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Esparanza Rising
Book- Novel.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Renegade | an outlaw, a rebel |
| Mesmerize | to fascinate, to hold attention of |
| Dote | To be excessively fond of someone or something. |
| Undulate | to have a wave like motion. |
| Scorn | to treat with regard, disrespect, or shame. |
| monotonous | boring; having no variety. |
| stagnant | not flowing or running; as in air or water. |
| demeanor | conduct, behavior, manner |
| jalopy | an automobile that is falling apart; an old vehicle. |
| careening | wobbling or swerving while in motion at a high speed. |
| cascade | to rush down in large amounts. |
| strike | refuse to work because of an argument or disagreement with an employee of a salary or working conditions |
| brood | to be in a gloomy serious thought |
| cot | a large portable bed which is often made of canvas on a folding frame |
| bestow | to present as a gift; to give |