Esperanza Rising 3 and 4 vocab

Define the word silhouetted.

The figures were silhouetted by the moon.

• a dark image outlined against a lighter background

• to have extra of something

• remaining calm under pressure

• something used to highlight the text

Define the word deliberate.

His actions were deliberate.

• not harmful

• carefully thought out, planned

• random, unintentional

• dangerous and reckless

Define the word salvage.

We went through the wreck and tried to salvage what we could.

• to take what isn't yours

• to increase the size of something

• to exaggerated the work of someone

• to save something for further use or rescue something

Define the word indebted.

"Thank you for your help. We are indebted to you!"

• to follow someone aimlessly

• obligated to repay money or kindness for a favor

• to annoy with constant questions

• firmly opposed to something.

Define the word venom.

She spoke with such venom, I could almost hear her hissing.

• determined not to fail.

• full of understanding

• loving and kind

• a spiteful evil feeling or state of mind.

Define the word intact.

When the tornado left town only 3 buildings were still intact.

• left complete or whole

• partially demolished

• indicate for future use

• to paint a specific color

Define the word renegades.

"We were in hiding now, we were renegades."

• communicators

• path finders, explorers

• traitors or rebels

• lawmen

Define the word persistent.

He kept trying, even though he struggled, he was very persistent.

• causing problems for everyone

• continuing in spite of problems

• constantly amazed

• joyful and excited

Define the word mesmerized.

She sat mesmerized, watching the performers.

• absorb someone's attention

• confused

• upset

• ridiculing and poking fun

Define the word spewing.

He was so mad, the words came spewing out of his mouth.

• to connect the pieces of a puzzle

• to add several things on top of each other

• to drip out a little at a time

• to pour out forcefully, or force something out in a stream