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Ambiguity and Irony

Short Story vocabulary - Magi, Necklace, Lady or the Tiger, Discourager

QuestionAnswer
instigates urges on to some action, usually negative, or sets something in motion
agile moving with ease
depreciate make something seem less important; lower the value of
cascade waterfall
ransacking searching thoroughly
discreet showing good judgment in what one says or does; especially being silent or careful
scrutiny closer inspection
nimble quickly moving
coveted longed for
singed slightly burned
exuberant elaborate; extreme; also high spirited or excited
genial cheerful or friendly
impartial fair; unbiased
allegiance loyalty
procured gotten, obtained
dire terrible
retribution punishment
fervent passionate
aspiring seeking to get; desiring
deliberation careful thought, especially in making a decision
incessantly constantly, continually
disconsolate causing sadness or depression
vexation disturbance; distress; annoyance
pauper very poor person
adulation intense admiration or praise, excessively so
aghast terrified, horrified
privations hardships; lacking the things needed for a happy life
exorbitant much too hight a price or amount
Created by: kenmoser
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