Esperanza Rising - vocab 1 and 2

Define the word premonition.

He had a premonition that something bad was going to happen.

• a feeling of exhaustion and tiredness

• a feeling of joy and excitement

• a feeling of nervousness about a future event

• the absence of feeling

Define the word resentment.

After Mia insulted him, Joe felt a deep resentment for her.

• appointment

• a feeling of dislike

• pain

• a feeling of relief

Define the word capricious.

She was so capricious, they had to be prepared for anything.

• unpredictable, impulsive

• caring, loving

• joyful, enthusiastic

• timid, shy

Define the word propriety.

Her sense of propriety was unmatched. She was a model citizen.

• lack of understanding

• incorrect behavior

• using someone's words against them

• correct or appropriate behavior

Define the word beacon.

The light on the lighthouse was a beacon to all ships that passed.

• a leader

• a guiding or warning signal

• an announcement

• a treasure, something of value

Define the word tormented.

The poor dog was constantly tormented by the cat.

• to suffer mental or bodily misery

• to run without a care

• to focus your attention on something

• to pretend something doesn't exist

Define the word devious.

The man was very devious. He came up with a plan to get money from unsuspecting people.

• hopeful, wishful

• stubborn, unyielding

• helpful, kind

• shifty, crooked, or cunning

Define the word wrenched.

In his panic, he wrenched her arm to get her to move quickly.

• to ask for help

• to add something into the mixture

• to pull or jerk in a violent twist

• to break in half

Define the word anguish.

Esperanza could not describe the anguish she felt after her father passed.

• hope

• confusion

• patience, selflessness

• suffering, worry, or pain

Define the word ambushed.

They came out of nowhere, we were ambushed.

• accidentally overlooked

• clearly communicated

• to attack by surprise

• quietly disagreed