“At the first signs of civilization, we veered off the road and stopped at an old gas station just south of Monclova” (72).

What phrase in this sentence best helps in understanding the meaning of veered?

“After they’d had their share of the food, they slid a tray over to our end of the blanket, their faces contrite. It was their way. They were often hotheaded but also fast to regret their harsh words; this was their peace offering of sort” (79). What phrase in this sentence best helps in understanding the meaning of contrite?

“She turned away and disappeared into the darkness, leaving me alone with her _______ words. But I didn’t have time to decipher their meaning.”

What word best fits in the blank?

Synonyms for this word include informant and whistle-blower.

The spot where the Garza sisters stayed was ________ and well hidden from the road and anyone passing by.

If I wanted to coax you to do your homework I would... (pick 2)

Seeing the ghost when I walked into my home was a _______ experience.

A quinceañera is a traditional Latin celebration for ____________.

The definition of this word means: disappointed in someone or something after discovering it to be less than you believed

Rigor mortis is the ________ of the body after death

Although it was her first time to be on stage the actress was nonchalant in the way she prepared for the performance.

The underlined word means:

Which word best fits in this sentence?

I didn't hold anything back and was ____ when we spoke about her son's atrocious behavior in the classroom so he was in trouble when he got home.

“She turned away and disappeared into the darkness, leaving me alone with her cryptic words. But I didn’t have time to --------- their meaning.”

What word best fits in the blank?

This image is an example of which of your vocabulary words?

“‘The permit is in the glove box, remember?’ She continued, arching an eyebrow to emphasize her point” (71).

What does emphasize most likely mean in this sentence?