The Pearl by John Steinbeck Vocabulary Chapter 1
The Pearl by John Steinbeck Vocabulary
Chapter 1 • parable-short story that illustrates a moral attitude or religious principle • pulque-thick fermented beverage made from the agave plant • avarice – extreme greed • indigent – poor; needy; impoverished
Chapter 2 estuary – the wide lower part of a river where its current meets the tides hummock –a low mound or ridge of earth incandescence - the light emitted from an object bulwark – a wall or embankment raised as a defensive fortification; something serving as a defense or safeguard poultice- a warm, soft mass (of something- in this case, seaweed) applied to soothe inflammation
Chapter 3 lucent – giving off light subjugation – being under complete control dissembling – lying; hiding the true nature of cozen – to cheat; deceive
Chapter 4 legerdemain - sleight of hand ; a show of skill or deceitful cleverness collusion -a secret agreement to defraud someone Define the following words from Chapter 4 • countenance • lethargy • stalwart
Chapter 5 • searing – scorching, burning • edifice – an elaborate structure; a building of imposing size • keening – wailing in lament for the dead
Chapter 6 • guttural – • escarpment – a steep cliff or ledge • monolithic – adj. • petulant – • germane– being pertinent and relevant
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