The Necklace Vocabulary (pg 223)

Question 1

Prospects-noun

Answer 1

Chances or possibilities, especially for financial success

• I have many prospects in line for me, giving me many options.

Question 2

Incessantly- adjective

Answer 2

Without interruption; continuously

• He did it incessantly, walking quietly in and out of the room.

Question 3

Vexation- noun

Answer 3

Irritation; annoyance

• You are such a vexation to this family.

Question 4

Pauper- noun

Answer 4

A poor person, especially one who depends on public charity.

• She is merely a pauper roaming the streets.

Question 5

Adulation- noun

Answer 5

Excessive praise or flattery

• The crowd gave adulation to the queen as she rode by in the carriage.

Question 6

Disconsolate- adjective

Answer 6

Extremely depressed or dejected

• They seemed disconsolate as they sat in the hallway.

Question 7

Aghast- adjective

Answer 7

Filled with shock of horror

• She was aghast as she saw the figure moving slowly towards her.

Question 8

Gamut- noun

Answer 8

An entire range or series

• There was an entire gamut of people at the convention.

Question 9

Privation- noun

Answer 9

The lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life

• all of her privations began to way on her making her mentally ill.

Question 10

Askew- adjective

Answer 10

Crooked; to one side

• the wall seemed to be askew, as if it were leaning to the right side.