Esperanza Rising Ch. 10-11Vocab Test

What is the meaning of nimble?

• Slow and clumsy in movement or action
• Rigid and inflexible in behavior
• Heavy and slow in action

• Skillful in movement or action; adept.

If you are listless you are feeling ...

• sluggish

• motivated
• energetic
• excited

I am _____ of water after running that mile!

• hungry
• bereft

• listeless

• tormented

What is the opposite of yearning?

• longing
• desire
• satisfied

• craving

Which of these is an example of something described of being weathered?

• A tree that has been cut down.
• A rock that has been eroded by wind and rain.
• A piece of furniture made from new wood.
• A car that has just been painted.

The poor dog was found so _____ from being lost on the streets. It desperately needed some care.

• yearning

• nimble

• envy

• bedraggled

Which of these is NOT an example of being tormented?

• Feeling anxious about an upcoming exam
• Enjoying a pleasant day at the park
• Experiencing constant stress at school

• Suffering from a painful injury

What is a similar meaning of the word envy?

• gratitude
• admiration
• jealousy
• contentment