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Esperanza Vocab
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Term | Definition |
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anticipated | looked forward to; expected |
forlorn | lonely and sad; unhappy and neglected |
renegades | outlaws; rebels |
persistent | determined; refusing to give up |
doting | being excessively fond |
careening | wobbling or swerving while in motion, usually at a high speed |
brooded | was in a state of gloomy, serious thought |
cot | a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame |
accosting | approach boldly or aggressively |
gingerly | with great care or caution |
retrieved | recovered or gained |
preoccupied | completely lost in thought |
cope | face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties |
lapel | continuation of a collar down the front of a coat or shirt |
regal | grand; fit for royalty |
erupted | emerged violently |
menacing | threatening to cause evil, harm, or injury |
deportations | lawful removal of illegal immigrants |
mussed | messy or untidy; rumpled |
infuriated | very angry |