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