Esperanza Rising Review- Vocabulary

Front

What does 'taunting' mean?

Back

Taunting means to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'encroaching' mean?

Back

Encroaching means moving beyond limits or boundaries.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Use 'salvage' in a sentence.

Back

She was able to salvage the doll from the fire.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'tormented' mean?

Back

Tormented means to be subjected to severe physical or mental suffering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Use 'pungent' in a sentence.

Back

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'resilient'?

Back

Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'diligent' mean?

Back

Diligent means showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Use 'emigrate' in a sentence.

Back

They decided to emigrate to another country for better opportunities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'compassionate' mean?

Back

Compassionate means showing sympathy and concern for others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'adversity'?

Back

Adversity means a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4