Words of the Work: Interpreter of Maladies

quiz on October 25

elusive

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

superfulous

more than is needed, desired, or required

reciprocate

act, feel, or give mutually or in return

compatriot

a person from your own country

covet

wish, long, crave for

solemnly

in a serious and dignified manner

barter

exchange goods without involving money

itinerant

traveling from place to place to work

litany

any long and tedious address or recital

mischevious

naughtily or annoyingly playful

complexion

texture or appearance of the skin of the face

flourish

an ornamental embellishment in writing

sari

a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women

nettle

disturb, especially by minor irritations

sacrilegious

grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy

antidote

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

privation

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

vindicate

clear of accusation, blame, or doubt with supporting proof

oblivious

lacking conscious awareness of

decipher

make out the meaning of