Last half glasss castle vocab

Cantankerous

difficult to deal with; irritable or bad-tempered.

Convoluted

complex and difficult to follow; intricate.

Adversary

an opponent or enemy in a conflict or dispute.

Audacious

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; daring.

Commandeer

to officially take possession or control of something, often for military purposes.

tourniquet

a device used to constrict blood flow, typically applied to a limb to control bleeding in medical emergencies.

stigma

a mark of disgrace or infamy, often associated with a particular circumstance or quality.

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Pentecostal

a member of a Christian denomination emphasizing direct personal experience of God through baptism with the Holy Spirit, often characterized by lively worship and speaking in tongues.

Caryatid

a sculpted female figure used as a supporting column in architecture.

ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

translucent

allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent.

plunder

to steal goods typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

deference

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.

highfalutin

exaggerated or pretentious in speech or writing; lofty in style.

muckraking

the action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way, often related to politics.

gadfly

a person who annoys others by being critical or questioning, often stirring up discussions or provoking change.

dilapidated

in a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.

tenement

a poorly maintained and overcrowded apartment building, often associated with urban poverty.

recrimination

the act of accusing someone in response to an accusation; a mutual blame or charge.