English 3 Q4 U1 Vocab plus lit terms

parcel

(noun) a quantity or amount of something, especially as dealt with in one commercial transaction.

schilling

(noun) basic monetary unit.

spendthrift

(noun) a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

gilt

(adjective) covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.

nuisance

(noun) a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

incredulous

(adjective) (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

unsavory

(adjective) disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.

precarious

(adjective) dependent on chance; uncertain.

imprudent

(adjective) not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

contemptuously

(adverb) in a scornful way that shows disdain.

caprice

(noun) a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

subordinate

(adjective) lower in rank or position.

indiscretion

(noun) behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment.

dissimulation

(noun) concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.

lucrative

(adjective) producing a great deal of profit.

wretched

(adjective) (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

whim

(noun) a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

indulge

(verb) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

procure

(verb) obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

intently

(adverb) with earnest and eager attention.

foil

character who contrasts another character.

conflict

struggle between opposing forces.

foreshadowing

device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story

Setting

The time, environment, and conditions in which the events in a work occurs.

Flashback

Interruptions in the action in which an earlier event is shown or described.