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AoTS Ch. 1-2
Key vocabulary terms for the author's preface and chapter one.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Incongruity | the state of being out of place or unsuitable |
| Narrative | a story or account of events |
| Idyllic | charmingly simple or picturesque |
| Queer | strange or unusual; out of the ordinary |
| Sagacity | wisdom, intelligence |
| Condescend | to talk down to or treat someone as inferior |
| Skiff | a small boat |
| Accoutrements | accessories or equipment |
| Amiable | friendly and pleasant |
| Alacrity | eagerness, enthusiasm |
| Laborious | requiring a lot of effort |
| Covet | to desire something belonging to someone else |
| Whitewash | a mixture for painting or covering walls, often a symbol in the chapter |