Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Esperanza Rising • Definitions

What is the definition of 'appropriate'?

• Agreement or harmony between people or groups

• Acting like you're better than others

• Strong sadness or pain

• To take something for a specific purpose

What word means feeling angry or upset about something unfair?

• pervasive

• pungent

• constant

• indignant

What word means strong sadness or pain?

• devious

• anguish

• encroach

• compose

What word means to create or write something, like music?

• compose

• prevent

• wistful

• indignant

What word means a warm and friendly greeting or behavior?

• cordial

• accord

• pungent

• compose

What is the definition of 'encroach'?

• Agreement or harmony between people or groups

• Spreading or found everywhere, all around

• To gradually take over someone's space

• Tricky or sneaky, not being honest

What word means acting like you're better than others?

• anguish

• pretentious

• prevent

• indignant

What is the definition of 'pungent'?

• To gradually take over someone's space

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

• A warm and friendly greeting or behavior

• Having a strong or sharp smell

What is the definition of 'wistful'?

• Tricky or sneaky, not being honest

• Strong sadness or pain

• Agreement or harmony between people or groups

• Feeling sad or thoughtful about something

What word means to carefully think and make a decision?

• deliberate

• prevent

• encroach

• anguish