Vocabulary for “The Necklace” By Guy de Maupassant

Adulation (n.) excessive praise or flattery 1) You are the most beautiful, lovely, charming and desirable woman I’ve ever met. 1) Adulation (n.) excessive praise or flattery

filled with shock or horror https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5CSBZz3eOI 3) Askew (adj.) Crooked; to one side 2) Aghast (adj.) filled with shock or horror

an entire range or series 5) Gamut (n.) an entire range or series 4) Disconsolate (adj.) extremely depressed or dejected

a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLxQGLJouI 7) Pauper (n.) a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity 6) Incessantly (adv.) without interruption; continuously

chances or possibilities, especially for financial success 9) Prospects (n.) chances or possibilities, especially for financial success 8) Privation (n.) the lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life

Vexation (n.) 10) Irritation; annoyance