The Necklace

1. Blundered- to move unsteadily or confusedly, a silly or careless mistake or movement.

2. Marriage Portion- any property, money, or possessions brought into the marriage by the wife, a dowry.

3. Antechambers-a waiting room or entrance into a larger room or set of rooms

4. Homage-an act that shows respect for another person

5. Inscrutable-not easily investigated, read or interpreted

6. Petulant-insolent or rude in behavior or speech

7. Volition-the act of making a choice or decision, drive or will

8. Impelled-urged or driven on or forward by the exertion of moral pressure

9. Usurers-one that lend money at an exorbitant or excessive rate or interest.

10. Fickle-marked by a lack of constancy or loyalty, easily changeable in opinions or loyalty

11. Adulation-act of excessive or obsequious flattery, admiration or praise

12. Rueful-expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

13. Aghast-struck by terror or amazement.

14. Disheveled-marked by order or disarray

15. Pauper- a very poor person