Esperanza Rising Ch 1-2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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premonition

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A strong feeling that something unpleasant is going to happen

“She quickly wrapped her hand in the corner of her apron and dismissed the premonition.”

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serenade

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When a group of people sings to someone in their honor

“Tomorrow was her birthday and she knew she would be serenaded at sunrise.”

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congregate

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To gather

“Papa and the men who lived on the ranch would congregate below her window to sing Las Mañanitas, the birthday song.”

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revolution

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An overthrow of the government (like the American revolution)

“They both knew that even though it was 1930 and the revolution in Mexico had been over for 10 years, there was still resentment.”

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capricious

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“Free-spirited”, doing your own thing, but in a way that doesn’t hurt others

“But Esperanza loved her more for her capricious ways than her propriety (Abuelita).”

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tormented

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In extreme physical, mental, or emotional pain or suffering.

“A noise came from her mouth, and slowly her first breath of grief grew into a tormented cry.”