Pepita Talks Twice Flashcards
1
Q
Ducked
A
Lowered one’s head and body quickly to avoid being seen by others
2
Q
Enchiladas
A
A tortilla that is folded around a meat filling and covered with tomato sauce
3
Q
Grumble
A
A complaint; to complain
4
Q
Language
A
Spoken or written human speech
5
Q
Mumbled
A
Said softly and unclearly
6
Q
Nuzzled
A
Rubbed gently
7
Q
Salsa
A
A spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
8
Q
Scolded
A
Punished, reprimanded
9
Q
Screech
A
A loud, harsh scream or sound
10
Q
Spanish
A
The language of Spain, Mexico, and most of central America and South America
11
Q
Tamales
A
A streamed cornhusk that is wrapped around a meat filling made with red peppers and cornmeal
12
Q
Tiptoed
A
Walked quietly
13
Q
Tortilla
A
A round, flat bread made from cornmeal and water and cooked on a grill
14
Q
Darted
A
Moved suddenly and a very quickly
