Glass Castle Vocab

Question 1

Gadfly; noun

Answer 1

An annoying person who provokes people using criticism.

Question 2

Serape; noun

Answer 2

Poncho like clothing typically found in latin America.

Question 3

Sluice; noun

Answer 3

A sliding gate or other device used for controlling the flow of water and finding gold and minerals.

Question 4

Turbulence; noun

Answer 4

Unsteady movement of water or air.

Question 5

Nomad; noun

Answer 5

Someone who is constantly moving around or traveling and never settling down.

Question 6

Cajoled: verb

Answer 6

To persuade someone using constant flattery.

Question 7

Usurious; adj

Answer 7

Charging illegal or extremely high rates of interest for the use of money.

Question 8

Palatial; adj

Answer 8

Large open space suitable of name palace.

Question 9

Rube; noun

Answer 9

Country Bumkin, someone who isn’t very smart or plain.

Question 10

Caprice; noun

Answer 10

A sudden unaccountable change in mood or behavior.

Question 11

Palsy; verb

Answer 11

Paralysis and involuntary tremors.

Question 12

Snide; adj

Answer 12

Derogatory mocking or someone with devious intent.

Question 13

Goiter; noun

Answer 13

An enlarged thyroid gland found in the neck.

Question 14

Addled; noun

Answer 14

Unable to think clearly.

Question 15

Recoil; verb

Answer 15

Fall back under pressure or pull back in disgust or horror.

Question 16

Translucent; adj

Answer 16

Able to have light pass through.

Question 17

Dago; noun

Answer 17

Derogatory term directed towards someone who speaks Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Question 18

Hex; noun

Answer 18

Magic spell or curse.

Question 19

Felonious; adj

Answer 19

Involved in a crime or malicious acts.

Question 20

Gestate; verb

Answer 20

The time in which a fetus is conceived and birth is given.