Esperanza Rising Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary

Definition of Arbor

• A shady area made by arranging trees and bushes

• An arch covered by trees

• A bright area

• Vines

Definition of tendril

• The slender stem-like structure that appears during photosynthesis

• slender stem-like structure which some twining plants attached to

• to tangle around something

• The root part of a plant

Definition of scythe

• A weapon used in the early 1930s

• A tool for cutting grass

• A tool for opening doors

• A popular accessory for knights on horseback

Miguel would look at her and before riding off with Papa, he would give her a taunting smile.

• Taunting means evil in this sentence.

• Taunting means sad in this sentence.

• Taunting means teasing in this sentence.

• Taunting means joyful in this sentence.

It wasn't until the candelabra held nothing but short stubs of tallow that Mama finally said, "I see a lantern. Someone is coming!"

• Tallow means a hard fatty substance used in candles

• Tallow means the wick of the candles.

• Tallow means the flame of the candle.

• Tallow means the metal part of the candelabra.

And those clothes, Ramona! They are not fitting for a woman of your stature, and Esperanza looks like a waif.

• Waif means a pile of clothes.

• Waif means a skinny child.

• Waif means a homeless child.

• Waif means a princess.

Definition of serenade.

• A type of jam spread on toast.

• A piece of music used by a ukulele.

• A band.

• A piece of music sung to a loved one.

Definition of adobe

• An editing program on the computer.

• Clay

• A paved street

• A type of earring material.

But Esperanza loved her more for her capricious ways than for her propriety.

• Capricious means loving.

• Capricious means sudden changes of mood or behavior.

• Capricious means thrifty.

• Capricious means hiding feelings.

Definition of premonition.

• A song from Hocus Pocus.

• A warning of the future.

• Learning a new skill.

• The ability to move things with your mind.