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The Pearl - chs. 1-2

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alms __(n.) something (such as money or food) given to the poor
appraise __(v. + object) to estimate the value or worth of something
avarice __(n.) greed
bow __(n.) the front part of a boat or ship
stern __(n.) the back part of a boat or ship
bulwark __(n.) - a wall of earth or other material built for defense; a protection against danger
deft __(adj.) - nimble, skillful, quick
deftly __(adv.) skillfully
gloat __(v. - no object) to show in an improper or selfish way that you are happy with your own success or another person's failure
incandescence __(n.) - a glowing of light given off by a hot object; intense brightness
incandescent __(adj) glowing with heat; intensely bright
indigent __(adj.) poor (n.) a poor person
mirage __(n.) something that is seen and appears to be real but that is not actually there
obscure __(v. + object) - to hide or conceal
speculative __(adj.) showing curiosity, uncertainty, or guessing
speculatively __(adv.) done in a way that shows curiosity, uncertainty, or guessing
strenuous __(adj.) requiring tremendous strength or energy
subsequent __(adj.) happening or coming after something else
subside __(v. - no object) 1) to become less strong or intense 2) to move down to a lower level
tactful __(adj.) careful not to offend or upset other people
tact __(n.) the ability to do things without offending or upsetting people
recede __(v. - no object) - to move back or away; to become smaller or weaker
writhe __(v. - no object) - to twist or squirm the body
perceptible __(adj.) able to be seen or noticed
Created by: magisterschwarz
 

 



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