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Exploring Key Vocabulary from "The Necklace"

Discover essential vocabulary from the story "The Necklace" that highlights emotions and themes. Words like "rueful," "resplendent," and "dejection" convey deep feelings and reflections on life's challenges. Terms such as "fortitude," "disheveled," and "profoundly" provide insight into character experiences and growth. Understanding these words enhances appreciation for the narrative's depth. This list also features "caveat emptor," emphasizing the importance of buyer awareness in transactions. Expand your vocabulary and enrich your reading experience!

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Exploring Key Vocabulary from "The Necklace"

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  1. VOCABULARY “THE NECKLACE”

  2. Rueful • Felling sorrow or regret • With a rueful sigh, she picked up the pieces of the broken dish. • Root- rue • POS- adjective

  3. Resplendent • Shining brightly • The winner's face was resplendent as he accepted the prize • Root- Splendor • POS- Adjective

  4. Dejection • Lowness of spirits; depression • I suffered dejection when I lost the spelling bee. • Root- deject • POS- noun

  5. Fortitude • The strength to bear misfortune and pain • Lucy met each problem with fortitude and a sense of humor. • Root- Forte • POS- Adverb

  6. Disheveled • Untidy • Val’s disheveled hair showed that it was very windy outside. • Root- dishevel • POS- Adjective

  7. Profoundly • Deeply • We were all profoundly moved by the long-lost brothers’ reunion. • Root- profound • POS- Adverb

  8. Caveat Emptor • Let the buyer beware: the principle that the seller of a product cannot be held responsible for its quality unless it is guaranteed in a warranty. • Caveat emptor is the first rule of buying a foreclosed home. • POS- noun • Origin- Latin (1515-25)

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