Vocabulary Words and Definitions: Esperanza Rising

What is the definition of 'distinguished'?

• important and respected

• ordinary and unknown

• young and inexperienced

• unfriendly and rude

What is the definition of 'resounding'?

• echoing

• silent

• dull

• faint

What is the definition of 'scorn'?

• look down on; scoff at

• admire greatly

• forgive easily

• listen attentively

What is the definition of 'reluctantly'?

• hesitantly

• quickly

• joyfully

• confidently

What is the definition of 'anticipated'?

• looked forward to

• forgotten

• ignored

• delayed

What is the definition of 'anguish'?

• agony and pain

• happiness and joy

• calmness and peace

• excitement and thrill

What is the definition of 'determined'?

• purposeful; unwavering

• confused; indecisive

• lazy; unmotivated

• careless; inattentive

What is the definition of 'mesmerized'?

• enthralled; captivated

• confused; disoriented

• bored; uninterested

• angry; upset

What is the definition of 'premonition'?

• feeling that something bad will happen

• a type of bird

• a mathematical equation

• a piece of furniture

What is the definition of 'dazed'?

• stunned

• happy

• angry

• excited