Vocabulary • Ch 11 - Esperanza Rising • Fill in the blanks

The magician used his wand to _________ the lifeless toy.

• taut

• regal

• contract

• animate

She made an _________ decision to quit her job and travel the world.

• twinge

• squalor

• impulsive

• pneumonia

After undergoing surgery, she needed to take time off work to _________.

• taut

• loam

• supple

• recuperate

Their living conditions were characterized by _________ and filth.

• taut

• supple

• squalor

• animate

Her yoga practice helped keep her body _________ and flexible.

• twinge

• supple

• taut

• loam

The rope was pulled _________, keeping the boat securely in place.

• animate

• taut

• susceptible

• squalor

She felt a _________ of pain in her back after lifting the heavy box.

• twinge

• regal

• squalor

• animate

She was hospitalized with severe _________.

• pneumonia

• impulsive

• supple

• susceptible

The king wore a _________ robe as he entered the grand hall.

• regal

• susceptible

• recuperate

• contract

They signed a _________ for the sale of the house.

• taut

• contract

• loam

• regal