The Glass Castle Vocab

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Rousing

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capable of stirring enthusiasm or excitement

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Desolate

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providing no shelter or sustenance

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Foolhardy

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Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequence.

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Blasphemy

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profane language

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Cajole

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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

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Sodden

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wet through and through; thoroughly wet

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Loiter

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linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason

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Cantankerous

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stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

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Ornate

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marked by complexity and richness in detail

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Ostentatiously

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in a manner intended to attract notice and impress others