Esperanza Rising Vocabulary

What does 'congregate' mean?

• Stare at, amazed by

• Braid

• Gather together in a group

• Trick

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is a 'scythe' used for?

• Harvesting crops

• Being made fun of

• Moving in a smooth wave motion

• Protecting from disease

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.1

What is a 'mortar' in the kitchen used for?

• Grinding or smashing things into a powder

• Being large and open

• A feeling of extreme anger or annoyance

• A hill that goes up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What does 'capricious' mean?

• Flexible or soft

• Never stopping

• Spooky or creepy

• Moody

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is a 'premonition'?

• A feeling that something is going to happen

• A state when you are not aware of what is happening

• A quick pain or pinch

• A ball of yarn

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What is 'anguish'?

• A feeling that means you are very sad

• A small suitcase

• A threat or trouble maker

• A fog or mist

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does 'mesmerize' mean?

• Someone's attention is being kept, almost like a trance

• Being covered or coated

• A hill that goes up

• A feeling of extreme anger or annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is 'indignation'?

• A feeling of extreme anger or annoyance

• A hill that goes up

• A state when you are not aware of what is happening

• A threat or trouble maker

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is 'stagnant'?

• A song that is sung outside

• A hill that goes up

• Still or rotting

• A feeling that something is going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is 'demeanor'?

• How someone acts

• A hill that goes up

• A kitchen tool that is used to grind or smash things into a powder

• A state when you are not aware of what is happening

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4