chinese cinderella pt. 1 - study guide Flashcards
A territory within a country that is governed or administered by a foreign power
concession
Severe and strict in appearance, manner, or attitude
austere
Cheerful readiness and willingness behavior
alacrity
Excessively eager to please or serve someone
obsequious
Enthusiastic or passionate
ardent
The use of trickery to achieve a goal, especially when trying to avoid direct confrontation
subterfuge
Without thought or regard; carefree
blithe
Distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
chagrin
Unpleasantly loud and harsh
raucous
Being accustomed to typically something unpleasant or harsh
inure
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward
akimbo
In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered
irrevocable
a state of having pleasant dream-like thoughts
reverie
A room used for communal meals in an educational or religious institution
refectory
According to what people say or believe; supposedly
reputedly
Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
ensconce
Main narrator, caused mother’s death
Adeline (5th younger sister)
Evil stepmother; treats children horribly
Niang
Married at 17; parallel character to Niang
Big sister
Grandfather; head of the household
Ye Ye
Dies by stroke; had binded feet
Nai Nai
Aunt of the children; supportive and Adeline’s best friend
Aunt Baba
The dog; represents cruelty and neglect (parallel to Niang)
Jackie
Meanest; makes Adeline miserable
2nd brother
