Esperanza Rising Chapter 13 Vocabulary
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What does the word 'buoyed' mean?

  • Kept afloat or lifted up (correct)
  • Limitless or endless
  • Harsh noise
  • To move swiftly in an uncontrolled way

    • What does the word 'cacophony' refer to?

  • To have a wrinkled and messy appearance
  • A strong and fast-moving stream of water
  • A discordant and harsh noise (correct)
  • Marked with splotches of color

    • What does 'careen' mean?

    To move swiftly in an uncontrolled way

    Define the word 'infinite'.

    <p>Limitless or endless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'infuriated' mean?

    <p>Enraged or angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mottled' refer to?

    <p>Marked with splotches or shades of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mussed' mean?

    <p>Put into a state of disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'rumpled'.

    <p>To have a wrinkled and messy appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tinged' mean?

    <p>Colored slightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'torrent'?

    <p>A strong and fast-moving stream of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary from "Esperanza Rising" Chapter 13

    • Buoyed: Refers to being kept afloat or uplifted, as in a description involving rose blooms and rosehips.
    • Cacophony: Describes a harsh, discordant noise, exemplified by a vibrant and chaotic blanket of colors.
    • Careen: Indicates swift, uncontrolled movement, mentioned in the context of avoiding such a scenario.
    • Infinite: Suggests a sense of limitless possibilities, reflected in Esperanza's expansive thoughts.
    • Infuriated: Conveys a state of extreme anger, specifically in response to Tio Luis discovering a disappearance.
    • Mottled: Depicts an object marked with various shades or splotches, illustrated by the exterior of plums.
    • Mussed: Describes a disorderly appearance, as seen in Abuelita’s travel-worn clothes.
    • Rumpled: Indicates a wrinkled and messy look, as noted with Miguel’s appearance post-travel.
    • Tinged: Suggests a slight coloring, exemplified by clouds displaying pink and orange hues.
    • Torrent: Refers to a powerful, rapidly flowing stream of water, emphasizing strength and movement.

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