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Joy Luck Vocab #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| candelabra | a decorative candlestick with multiple arms |
| cerebral | pertaining to the brain, characterized by the use of intellect rather than instinct |
| aneurysm | a weakening of the wall in a blood vessel |
| ingots | shaped metal bars (of gold, silver, etc) |
| Kuomintang | Chinese political party defeated by the Chinese Communists in 1949 |
| nondescript | plain or lacking in distinct qualities or features |
| hedge | a bet or investment to protect against loss on another investment |
| mock | feigned, sham, not real |
| yuan | monetary unit (money) used in China |
| concubines | wives of lower status than the first wife |
| dowry | money or property given by the bride's family upon marriage |
| insolent | rude, disrespectful |
| settee | small or medium sized sofa |
| materialistic | overly interested in money and possessions |
| translucent | permits light to go through but is not clear like transparent |