The Necklace and the Most Dangerous Game vocabulary words

impulse

sudden desire to do something

surmounted

overcame

receding

becoming more distant

imprudent

unwise

invariably

always; without changing

prolonged

extended

protruding

sticking out

diverting

entertaining

unruffled

calm; not disturbed

disarming

removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence

Icessantly

Constantly

disconsolate

deeply unhappy or dejected

vexation

discomfort or distress

pauper

an extremely poor person

adulation

intense or excessive admiration or praise

aghast

horrified

privations

hardships; lack of the things needed for a happy, healthy life

exorbitant

unreasonably high