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The Necklace
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bewildering | extremely confusing |
| Caste | social class based on rank and wealth |
| Dilapidated | in poor condition from neglect |
| Dowry | money given by a bride's family to the groom at the time of their marriage |
| Franc | a French unit of money |
| Haggard | looking very tired or anxious; exhausted |
| Hierarchy | a ranking into different levels, such as by wealth or social class |
| Humiliating | humbling; extremely embarrassing |
| Impoverished | made poor; reduced to poverty |
| Naïve | simple; lacking sophistication |
| Odious | hateful; terrible |
| Opulent | having or showing much wealth |
| Radiant | bright and shining |
| Rapture | ecstasy; great happiness |
| Ravishing | extremely beautiful or attractive; gorgeous |
| Resplendent | shining brightly |
| Shabby | worn-out from use |
| Sole | only |
| Trinket | a small object of little value |
| Triumphant | victorious |