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The Pearl - Ch. 4
Vocabulary terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithe | A tax or offering paid to the church |
| Countenanced | Allowed or accepted |
| Vigor | Energy or intensity |
| Dignity | Self-respect |
| Stalwart | Sturdily built; strong |
| Benign | Non-threatening; kind |
| Contemptuous | Showing scorn or hatred of something |
| Spurned | Rejected or showed disapproval |
| Contrary | Opposite or unfavorable |
| Monstrosity | Something ugly, out of the norm, or unusually odd |
| Brooding | Feeling sad or depressed |
| Lethargy | A tired or sluggish feeling |