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Refinement = The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance Clerk = An official in charge of the records of a local council or court Suppleness = Bending and moving easily and gracefully Inscrutable = Impossible to understand, or interpret
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Incessantly = Without interruption; constantly Gallantries = Polite attention or respect given by men or women Usurers = A person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest Resplendent = Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous
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Interloper = One that intrudes in a place, situation, or activity Precipitous = Steep, abrupt Marauders = One who raids and loots Pinioned = Restrained or immobilized
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Study Notes
Refinement
- The process of removing impurities from a substance.
Clerk
- An official in charge of keeping records in a local council or court.
Suppleness
- The ability to bend and move easily and gracefully. It is synonymous with flexibility.
Inscrutable
- Impossible to understand or interpret.
Incessantly
- Without interruption; continuously.
Gallantries
- Polite attention or respect shown publicly, particularly by men towards women.
Usurers
- A person who lends money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Resplendent
- Attractive and impressive because of rich colors and opulence.
Homage
- Publicly showing special honor or respect.
The Interlopers
Interloper
- One who intrudes in a place, situation, or activity.
Precipitous
- Steep and abrupt.
Marauders
- Individuals who raid and loot.
Pinioned
- Restrained or immobilized.
Condolences
- An expression of sympathy.
Langour
- A lack of feeling or energy.
Reconciliation
- The resolution of a state of hostility.
Pestilential
- Likely to spread and cause disease.
God Sees The Truth But Waits
Riotous
- Marked by or involving public disorder.
Spree
- A lively frolic or outing.
Petition
- A formally drawn request.
Condemned
- Dejected in spirit
Downcast
- to pronounce to be guilty
Flogged
- To beat with a whip, stick, etc., as a punishment.
Fortnight
- Two weeks.
The Last Leaf
Traversing
- Traveling across.
Congenial
- Having the same tastes; compatible.
Monocle
- An eyeglass for one eye.
Wielded
- Employed, manipulated.
Derision
- Ridicule, mockery.
Palette
- A hand-held board on which an artist mixes paints.
Scarcely
- Only just; almost not.
The Knights of The Silver Shield
Turrets
- Small towers extending upwards from the corners of buildings.
Moat
- A water-filled ditch surrounding a castle.
Solicited
- To seek something.
Entice
- To lead on by exciting hope or desire
Precedent
- Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide for subsequent situations.
Subsequent
- Occurring or coming after.
Injunction
- A command or order.
Laudable
- Deserving praise.
Marquis
- A nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count.
Annexed
- To attach, append, or add, especially to something larger.
Perilous
- Full of grave risk.
Pernicious
- Ruinous, injurious, hurtful.
Prevailing
- Predominant.
Stratagems
- A plan, scheme, or trick for surprising an enemy.
A Day's Wait
Epidemic
- A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Evidently
- Plainly or obviously.
Poised
- Having a composed and self-assured manner.
Covey
- A small group or flock of birds, especially partridges.
Slack
- Not taut or held tightly in position; loose.
The Fight with the Windmills
Solicited
- To seek something.
Entice
- To lead on by exciting hope or desire.
Precedent
- Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide for subsequent situations.
Injunct
- To issue a legal injunction against (a person).
Laudable
- Deserving praise.
Marquis
- A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.
Annexed
- To attach, append, or add, especially to something larger.
Perilous
- Full of grave risk.
Pernicious
- Ruinous, injurious, hurtful.
Prevailing
- Predominant.
Stratagems
- A plan, scheme, or trick for surprising an enemy.
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Test your understanding of key vocabulary from the story 'The Interlopers'. This quiz includes terms related to character traits, actions, and emotions that are essential for grasping the story's themes. Enhance your language skills and expand your literary vocabulary with this engaging quiz.
