'Esperanza Rising' Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Crochet

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A method of creating fabric with yarn and a hooked needle.

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Peasant

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A poor farmer or laborer, often of low social status.

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Congregate

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To gather into a crowd or group.

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Devastated

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Deeply shocked or saddened.

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Beacon

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A guiding or warning signal, such as a light.

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pungent

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having a sharply strong taste or smell

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devious

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sneaky, deceptive

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pretentious

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expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature