Positive Words
extreme happiness
joy
synonym of dishonest
corrupt
synonym for happiness
joy
Many families returned to Mexico together so they would not be ______, even though some of them were allowed to stay.
separated
an exaggerated sense of one's own value or importance
self-importance
feeling or showing an appreciation
grateful
Esperanza acted ____ when she wouldn't share her doll with the girl on the train.
selfish
Synonym for restless
impatient
misjudge
Even though the revolution in Mexico had been over for ten years, there was still ____ against the large land owners.
resentment
"You must be ____ while waiting for the eggs to hatch, or you will become frustrated," the farmer told the children.
patient
Esperanza was being ____ by worry and stress about her situation and her family members.
tormented
having special rights and/or advantages because of wealth
privileged
In the myth, the phoenix is ____ from ashes.
resurrected
When Spain ruled Mexico, the ____ included the division of four social classes.
social system
relating to the assistance of those in need
charitable
Many of the community members felt ____ about Papa's death.
anguish
showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry
irritable
Even people who were citizens of the U.S. had to go through ____ if they didn't have their paperwork to remain here.
repatriation
synonym for not being thankful
ungrateful
It was _____ of Isabel to comfort Esperanza and share her dolls with her.
unselfish
synonym of threatening
menacing
synonym of thoughtless and unkind
uncharitable
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
indignant
revolution