Esperanza Rising Vocabulary- Melones & Cebollas

Which of the following might be RICKETY?

• A stone wall

• A shaky ladder
• A concrete bridge

What is a synonym for VIGOROUSLY?

• Gently
• energetically

• Lazily

If the air is STAGNANT, that means...

• it is not moving or circulating

• it is constantly changing direction

• it is flowing rapidly

What is a synonym for CRINGE?

• Squirm uncomfortably

• Whine

• Cry

If you ACCOST someone, you...

• ignore them completely
• compliment them sincerely
• approach them aggressively

• apologize for your actions

What is a synonym for WEARY?

• ENERGETIC
• EXCITED
• TIRED
• REFRESHED

If Kirby is UNTETHERED, that means...

• Kirby is attached to a leash.
• Kirby is tied to a rope.
• Kirby is not connected to or restrained by anything.

If something is RICKETY, it is...

• sturdy
• secure
• solid
• unstable

To shake something VIGOROUSLY means...

• Shake with great force and energy.
• Shake without any force or energy.
• Shake with minimal effort.
• Shake gently and slowly.

To CRINGE at something means...

• To enjoy, appreciate, or admire something.
• To feel indifferent or apathetic towards something.
• To feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or disgusted by something.
• To ignore or disregard something.