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The Pearl - Ch. 1
Vocabulary terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Covey | A group or flock |
| Detachment | Existing without connections or concern |
| Rigidity | Stiffness and inflexibility |
| Savage | Natural, rugged, and uncivilized |
| Plaintively | Sorrowfully, mournfully |
| Strenuous | Demanding or exhausting |
| Consolation | Reassurance or comfort |
| Ignorance | A lack of knowledge or information |
| Avarice | Unquenchable greed |
| Indigent | Poor; needy; without food, clothing, or shelter, etc. |
| Discontent | Displeasure or disappointment |
| Suppliant | Humble or modest |