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ER Ch. 10 - 13
Study these for the ELA quiz on Esperanza Rising
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| taut | tightly drawn; tense; mentally strained; tight |
| regal | having to do with kings or royalty; stately or splendid |
| susceptible | likely to be affected by something, predisposed |
| bedraggled | limp, untidy, or dirty, as with mud or rain |
| loamy | a mixture of sand, silt, and clay; earth or soil |
| spigot | a faucet or tap that controls the flow of liquid |
| humanity | the human race; the quality of kindness and benevolence that are part of the human race; the humanities: collage courses in language, literature, or philosophy |
| animated | full of life, action, or spirit; a representation that moves as if it is alive |
| despondent | downcast or disheartened; lacking hope or courage |
| anguish | acute distress, suffering, or pain |