The Necklace Vocabulary

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The NecklaceVocabulary
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Brief Attention Words

• dowry- when someone, typically the bride, brings
  money and valuables to her husband at marriage a
  sign of wealth
• dowdy- describes a person who is not very stylish
  or neat usually refers to how someone looks
• ecstatically- describes how a person who is
  extremely happy says or does something
• ardently- describes how a person says or does
  something to another in a passionate and warm
  way very strong emotion
• enraptured- when someone is filled with happiness
  or delight
• homage- when someone pays respect to something
  publicly

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Brief Attention Words

• catastrophe- when something is a complete failure
  or becomes a big problem
• exorbitant- when someone goes beyond what is
  reasonably expected
• fortitude- when someone is able to handle a
  horrible situation with courage
• askew- describes when something is changed or
  turned especially to a particular side
• profoundly- describes when something is done
  completely or done in a way that is considered
  deep or immense

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ELABORATE ATTENTION WORDS
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déclassé

• when someone becomes lower in class or less in
  social status
• Explanation- If a person would lose all their
  money, or was born into a lower class family,
  they may be referred to as declasse.

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rueful

• when someone feels sorry that or regret for
  something that has happened
• Explanation- Someone may feel rueful if they were
  mean or hurtful of another. You can look at
  someone who has less than you and feel rueful, as
  well.

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resplendent

• describes something that is shining, bright and
  beautiful
• Explanation- People could use this word to
  compliment another. Some things that can be
  resplendent someones smile, a ring, the way
  someone looks.

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disheveled

• when something is not in order or it is messy
• Explanation- Somewhat like the word ravages
  except with less massive destruction. If the
  wind messes up someones hair and clothing, they
  can look disheveled. Your bedroom can be
  disheveled if you never clean it.