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Vocab Chapters 5-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aristocrat | a member of a ruling class or of the nobility |
| uninhabited | having no people that live there |
| fickle | frequently changes one's mind |
| billowing | to swell out or bulge |
| unblemished | spotless or without fault |
| paltry | lacking in importance or worth |
| cope | to deal with or handle |
| canopied | to cover (like a canopy) |
| opulence | wealth |
| sinister | suggesting or threatening evil |
| cordial | warm and sincere; friendly |
| surplus | more than what is needed or required |
| perpetual | continuing without interruption |
| loafer | a lazy person |
| prudish | strict or inflexible |
| hydraulic | operated by fluid, usually water |
| tiller | a lever used for turning or steering |
| decor | decorative style |