Worksheets2025 Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Ch. 7-8 Quizs
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. “First a small __________ and then louder.”
tittering
giggling
snickering
chuckling
wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments
swaddle
bundle
enfold
enclose
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. “This is what we are!” she yelled. “Small, __________animals.”
meek
fierce
aggressive
proud
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface; a shaft; mine; pit
grotto
cave
tunnel
quarry
clear; noticeable; apparent; plain to see
evident
obvious
ambiguous
hidden
trash; litter; garbage; dirt
debris
refuse
waste
scrap
a deep wide trench usually filled with water and around a castle
moat
ditch
river
pond
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. “Several more onion trucks passed by, their smell _________ her eyes and nose as much as the diapers.”
assaulting
accosting
annoying
overwhelming
a sarcastic challenge or insult; to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner; jeer at
taunting
complimenting
encouraging
applauding
giggling; snickering; laughing in a nervous manner
tittering
chortling
scoffing
howling
clumsy; unskillful; inexperienced; ill at ease; embarrassed
awkward
graceful
confident
skilled
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
“Her face flushed again at the thought of the _________.”
ridicule
admiration
indifference
disdain
humble; timid; mild-mannered; weak; gentle; dutiful
What is the word that best describes these qualities?meek
arrogant
aggressive
boisterous
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
Men held young boys on their shoulders, and women ________ their infants
cradled
swaddled
nurtured
rocked
disgrace; shame; embarrassment; to humble; lowering of pride
humiliation
pride
honor
confidence
scorn; laugh at; make fun of; poke fun at; belittle; put down
ridicule
admire
support
encourage
approach; tackle; move toward; come up to; come close; appear
accost
approach
confront
evade
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
“It was ________ Mama was as confused as she was.”
evident
obvious
ambiguous
unclear
