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ER Ch.1 & 2
Study these for the ELA quiz on Esperanza Rising
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| sythe | a long curved blade fastened to a long handle used for cutting grass or grains by hand |
| premonition | a feeling of anxiety or warning of an unwelcomed occurence; an omen or portent |
| crochet | to make something using a hooked needle to loop or intertwine thread or yarn |
| tallow | the fat of animals, especially sheep and cattle, used to make candles, soap |
| condolences | an expression of sympathy to someone suffering from misfortune or grief |
| methodical | performing or acting in a systematic way; slowly and carefully |
| indignation | strong displeasure at something considered unjust or offensive; righteous anger |
| pretentious | making an exaggerated outward show; assuming dignity or importance |
| devious | departing from the accepted or proper way, shifty, crooked, or cunning |
| pungent | sharply affecting the sense of taste or smell; bitter, biting |