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Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Test #2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Emerge" mean?

a)

To hide away

b)

To come out of

c)

To fall down

d)

To disappear

2.

Who is a "Renegade"?

a)

A loyal follower

b)

Someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

c)

A peaceful negotiator

d)

A wise leader

3.

What does "Innocent" mean?

a)

Guilty of a crime

b)

Lacking intent or capacity to injure

c)

Full of mischief

d)

Very experienced

4.

What is the meaning of "Persistent"?

a)

Easily discouraged

b)

Never-ceasing

c)

Occasionally active

d)

Frequently absent

5.

What does "Mesmerized" mean?

a)

Distracted and unfocused

b)

Having your attention fixated as though by witchcraft

c)

Bored and uninterested

d)

Calm and relaxed

6.

What does it mean to "Dote" on someone?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Shower with love; show excessive affection for

c)

Criticize them

d)

Argue with them

7.

What does "Undulate" mean?

a)

To move in a straight line

b)

To move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

c)

To remain still

d)

To jump up and down

8.

What does "Monotonous" mean?

a)

Exciting and varied

b)

Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

c)

Full of surprises

d)

Bright and colorful

9.

What is a "Panorama"?

a)

A small detail

b)

The visual perception of a region

c)

A narrow view

d)

A single object

10.

What does "Stagnant" mean?

a)

Rapidly flowing

b)

Not circulating or flowing

c)

Full of life

d)

Constantly changing

11.

What does "Sparse" mean?

a)

Very dense

b)

Not dense or plentiful

c)

Overcrowded

d)

Abundant

12.

What does "Cringe" mean?

a)

To stand tall

b)

To draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment

c)

To laugh loudly

d)

To move forward confidently

13.

What does "Solemnly" mean?

a)

In a playful manner

b)

In a serious and dignified manner

c)

In a hurried way

d)

In a careless manner

14.

What does "Bestow" mean?

a)

To take away

b)

To give as a gift

c)

To hide

d)

To sell

15.

What does "Plait" mean?

a)

To cut

b)

To make by braiding or interlacing

c)

To paint

d)

To sew

16.

What is a "Grotto"?

a)

A large mountain

b)

A small cave, usually with attractive features

c)

A wide river

d)

A tall building

17.

What does "Pry" mean?

a)

To close tightly

b)

To move or force in an effort to get something open

c)

To lock securely

d)

To push gently

18.

What does "Meek" mean?

a)

Bold and brave

b)

Evidencing little spirit or courage

c)

Very loud

d)

Extremely confident

19.

Who is a "Migrant"?

a)

A person who stays in one place

b)

A traveler who moves from one region or country to another

c)

A local resident

d)

A stationary worker

20.

What does "Atrocious" mean?

a)

Exceptionally good

b)

Exceptionally bad or displeasing

c)

Very ordinary

d)

Quite pleasant