Esperanza Rising Vocabulary

What does the word "inherent" mean?

• Something that is always a part of something else.

• Something that is temporary.

• Something that is borrowed.

• Something that is optional.

According to the sentence, why do cats have an inherent ability to see in the dark?

• Because of their big eyes.

• Because they are nocturnal.

• Because they have sharp claws.

• Because they are very quiet.

What does the word "congregate" mean?

• To gather into a crowd or mass

• To run away quickly

• To sing loudly

• To sleep peacefully

In the sentence, "At the end of the day, students congregate in the cafeteria to share stories and snacks," what are the students doing?

• Running in the hallway

• Gathering in the cafeteria

• Studying in the library

• Playing outside

What is the definition of discrimination?

• Treating someone unfairly because of their personal characteristics

• Treating everyone equally

• Helping others in need

• Sharing resources with others

Why is discrimination considered wrong?

• Because it makes people happy

• Because everyone should be treated equally

• Because it helps people learn

• Because it is fun

What is the definition of "premonition"?

• A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

• A happy memory from the past

• A detailed plan for the future

• A random thought with no meaning

In the sentence, "She had a premonition about the accident and decided to take a different route home," what did the premonition cause her to do?

• Ignore the feeling and continue on her way

• Take a different route home

• Call a friend to chat

• Go to a movie instead

How do people typically react to premonitions or gut feelings?

• They always ignore them

• They often take action based on them

• They laugh about them

• They write them down in a diary

What is the definition of liberty?

• The ability to do anything you want, even if it harms others.

• The freedom to do what you want, as long as it doesn't harm others.

• The right to follow all rules without question.

• The power to control others.