Esperanza rising vocab 4

suppleness

suppleness

the quality of being able to bend easily or be bent easily

regal

of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.

assured

confident.

susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

Contract

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.

Burden

someone or something that is very difficult to accept, do, or deal with

squalor

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

plaited

form (hair or other material) into a plait or plaits.

tormented

experiencing or characterized by severe physical or mental suffering.

envy

wanting something that another person has;jealousy

spigot

a faucet.

animated

full of life or excitement; lively.

writhing

making twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.

efficient

achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

accustomed

customary; usual.

Deportation

expulsion by executive agency

Despondant

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

anguish

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

bleating

a weak, querulous, or foolish complaint.

remnant

a small remaining quantity of something.