“The Necklace” Vocabulary

Adulation Noun Excessive praise or flattery Even though Mark was considered a “skinny twig,” Maria’s adulation made him feel like Hercules.

Aghast Adjective Filled with shock or horror

Askew Adjective Crooked; to one side Ex: After the earthquake shifted the tectonic plates, buildings and homes were askew.

Exorbitant Adjective Much too high; excessive

Gamut Noun The entire range or series of something Ex. The TV show “Lie to Me” was based on how humans show a gamut of emotions and how trained experts can tell when a person is experiencing a specific emotion, or telling a lie.

Pauper Noun A poor person, especially one who depends on public charity A prince and a pauper are on the opposite ends of the class scales.

Privation Noun Lack of basic necessities or comforts of life Even though there are many people living with privation in Africa, we need to focus on those her in America first.

Prospect noun Chances or possibilities, especially for success or profit Coaches from colleges and universities visit high schools to look for potential prospects for the upcoming school years.

Ruinous Adjective Bringing ruin or downfall; disastrous The forest fires occurring in Washington state and California have been ruinous for the many homes near the epicenter of the fires.

Vexation Noun Anger or annoyance Ex. The teacher looked at his students with vexation because he gave them directions 6 times already. Adjective form— vexed Ex. Each month, Julie becomes vexed because of all her bills.