Esperanza Rising Unit 1 Vocab

1. Esperanza Rising Unit 1 Vocab

2. incline to deviate from the  vertical or horizontal; slant; to cause to lean or bend in a particular direction.

3. Scythe-{sahyth} An agricultural tool consisting of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a handle; for cutting grain, etc.;

4. arbor A leafy, shady area formed by trees

5. cluster a number of things of the same kind, growing or held together; a bunch

6. court a place where justice is  administered. to try to win the favor

7. vicious Unpleasantly severe; evil

8. premonition a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future  event;

9. serenade a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at  night; to entertain with song

10. congregate to come together; assemble, especially in large numbers

11. adobe Sun-dried brick made of  clayand straw, in common use in countrieshavinglittle  rainfall.

12. horizon the line or circle that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky.

13. sprawl to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or  Ungraceful manner

14. scold to find fault with angrily;  chide; reprimand

15. capricious Erratic; whim; a sudden,  unpredictablechange

16. aroma an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially anagreeable odor; fragrance.

17. tallow the fatty tissue of animals.

18. beacon a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire; warn or guide.

19. torment to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain;stir up; disturb.