Words of the Work: Interpreter of Maladies

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quiz on October 25

20 Terms

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elusive

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

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superfulous

more than is needed, desired, or required

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reciprocate

act, feel, or give mutually or in return

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compatriot

a person from your own country

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covet

wish, long, crave for

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solemnly

in a serious and dignified manner

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7

barter

exchange goods without involving money

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8

itinerant

traveling from place to place to work

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9

litany

any long and tedious address or recital

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10

mischevious

naughtily or annoyingly playful

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11

complexion

texture or appearance of the skin of the face

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12

flourish

an ornamental embellishment in writing

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13

sari

a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women

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14

nettle

disturb, especially by minor irritations

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15

sacrilegious

grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy

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16

antidote

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

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privation

the act of stripping someone of food, money, or rights

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vindicate

clear of accusation, blame, or doubt with supporting proof

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oblivious

lacking conscious awareness of

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decipher

make out the meaning of

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