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WorksheetsFORA Esperanza Rising Vocab 3
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does 'capricious' mean?
Generous, kind
Calm, composed
Sad, dejected
Impulsive, unpredictable, eccentric
What is the meaning of 'dwindle'?
To increase rapidly
To diminish or shrink
To remain constant
To expand
What does 'cordial' mean?
Rude, impolite
Indifferent, neutral
Warm, sincere
Cold, distant
What is the definition of 'encroach'?
To trespass or intrude
To retreat or withdraw
To protect or guard
To build or construct
What does 'pretentious' mean?
Humble, modest
Making claims of importance, full of oneself
Genuine, sincere
Simple, unassuming
What is the meaning of 'pungent'?
Mild, gentle smell
No smell at all
Sharp, intense smell
Sweet, pleasant aroma
What does 'venom' refer to?
A sweet liquid
Poison, malice
A soothing balm
A type of flower
What is the definition of 'renegade'?
A peaceful negotiator
A loyal follower
A bandit or outlaw
A wise leader
What does 'mesmerize' mean?
To bore or tire
To hypnotize
To confuse or perplex
To anger or annoy
What is the meaning of 'alms'?
A type of currency
Food or gifts given to the poor
A type of clothing
A luxurious item
What does 'atrocious' mean?
Delightful, pleasant
Offensive, very evil
Ordinary, common
Mild, gentle
What is the definition of 'bereft'?
To be full of
To deprive, to be without
To be surrounded by
To be enriched with
What does 'squalor' refer to?
Cleanliness, tidiness
Filthiness, wretchedness
Luxury, opulence
Orderliness, neatness
What is the meaning of 'animated'?
Lifeless, dull
Calm, serene
Quiet, reserved
Full of life, spirited
What does 'regal' mean?
Cheap, inexpensive
Royal
Common, ordinary
Modern, contemporary
What does the word "decline" mean?
To increase gradually
To accept eagerly
To refuse or reject
To remain unchanged
What does the word "realism" mean?
Imaginary stories and characters
The attitude of accepting a situation as it is
A type of painting that looks very real
Making things more complicated than they are
