The Necklace Vocab Review

Front

The Loisels faced great _____ after spending all their earnings on the necklace. Food was scarce and they wore old, dirty clothes.

Back

Privations

Front

Mathilde was ____ at the idea of wearing a flower or a dress she already owned to the party, not wanting to be seen as less than wealthy.

Back

appalled

Front

When the Loisels learned the necklace was fake, they were ______. They were in complete shock.

Back

stupefied

Front

If Mathilde had been seen at the party in her old coat, she would have been _____. She took off without waiting for a cab.

Back

chagrinned

Front

Mathilde borrowed the necklace of her own volition. She made her own choices and nobody forced her to lie to Madame Forestier for years!

Back

volition

Front

Loisel served as a _____ for many years, keeping records and account info.

Back

clerk

Front

Mme. Loisel desired the luxuries of the wealthy.

Back

coveted

Front

Mathilde felt a great deal of _____ after learning the necklace was fake. If she had told the truth, her situation would be different.

Back

remorse

Front

Men at the party showed _______ by holding doors, complimenting dresses, and assisting with coats.

Back

gallantries

Front

Loisels borrowed _______ from various people to buy a new necklace.

Back

Francs