Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Crossword

scrupulously clean or pure
deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset
expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.
a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.
a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.
of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant.
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth.
slender structure by which some plants attach to an object
a homeless and helpless person, especially a neglected or abandoned child
a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to which are one or two short handles.
creating an appearance of importance or distinction
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; shrink
gather into a crowd or mass.
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
a small traveling bag or suitcase