Esperanza Rising Section 4 Vocab

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What does 'desolate' mean?

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Empty, lonely, or showing no signs of life or happiness.

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What does 'despondent' mean?

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Feeling very sad and hopeless.

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What does 'relapse' mean?

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To get worse again after getting better, often about an illness or bad habit.

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What does 'menacing' mean?

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Threatening or suggesting danger.

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What does 'indignation' mean?

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Feeling upset or angry because something seems unfair or wrong.

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Use 'desolate' in a sentence.

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The abandoned house stood desolate on the hill.

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Use 'despondent' in a sentence.

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After losing the game, she felt despondent and didn't want to talk.

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Use 'relapse' in a sentence.

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He was doing well in his recovery, but he had a relapse last week.

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Use 'menacing' in a sentence.

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The menacing storm clouds loomed over the town.

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Use 'indignation' in a sentence.

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She expressed her indignation when she heard about the unfair treatment.