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Vocabulary For The Glass Castle Word Illustration or Example

This document defines vocabulary words from the novel The Glass Castle, providing the word, part of speech, page number it appears on, and a definition or example for each word. Some of the words defined are: invariably, tentatively, diminutive, ingenuity, vie, cajole, pithy, qualm, wherewithal, precariously, convoluted, audacious, forage, irreparable, conspicuous, gaunt, ostentatiously, nonchalant, and sporadically.

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Vocabulary For The Glass Castle Word Illustration or Example

This document defines vocabulary words from the novel The Glass Castle, providing the word, part of speech, page number it appears on, and a definition or example for each word. Some of the words defined are: invariably, tentatively, diminutive, ingenuity, vie, cajole, pithy, qualm, wherewithal, precariously, convoluted, audacious, forage, irreparable, conspicuous, gaunt, ostentatiously, nonchalant, and sporadically.

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VOCABULARY FOR THE GLASS CASTLE WORD DEFINITION ILLUSTRATION OR EXAMPLE

invariably adv. p. 5 not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant. tentatively adv. p .9 unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant: a tentative adj. p. 118 tentative smile on his face.

diminutive adj., n. p. 47

1. small; little; tiny: a diminutive building for a modeltrain layout. 2. Grammar . pertaining to or productive of a form denoting smallness, familiarity, affection, or triviality, as the suffix -let, in droplet from drop. the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness: a designer of great ingenuity.

ingenuity n. p. 67 ingenious adj. p. 111

vie (vying) v. p. 76 to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. cajole v. p. 95, 209, to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax. 218 pithy adj.p. 98 brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation. an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction: He has no qualms about lying.

qualm n. p. 112

wherewithal n. p. 142, 200

that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money: the wherewithal to pay my rent.

precariously adv. p. exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; 150 risky: the precarious life of an underseas diver. precarious adj. p. 185

convoluted adj. p. 153

complicated; intricately involved: a convoluted way of describing a simple device.

audacious adj. p. 165

extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.

forage v. p. 172

to search about; seek; rummage; hunt: He went foraging in the attic for old mementos.

disdainful adj. p. 178 irreparable adj. p. 188 conspicuous adj. p. 191 (inconspicuous, p. 204) gaunt adj. p. 211, 261, 278

full of or showing contempt; scornful.

not reparable; incapable of being rectified, remedied, or made good: an irreparable mistake. easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error. extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated.

ostentatiously adv. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous p. 215 show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. nonchalant adj. p. 275 coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.

sporadically adv. p. Appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; 285 occasional, or as an isolated instance.

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