The Hundred Dresses

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The Hundred Dresses Glossary

incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

courteous

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

unison

simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech

askew

not in a straight or level position; wrong; awry

stolid

calm, dependable, showing little emotion or animation

derisive

expressing contempt or ridicule

cornucopia

a symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn; an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind

jaunty

having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

dilapidated

(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

assail

make a concerted or violent attack on

dismal

depressing; dreary; gloomy

disconsolate

without consolation or comfort; unhappy; cheerless

shabby

in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

contrary

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; conflicting

remnant

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth or carpeting left when the greater part has been used or sold

disperse

distribute or spread over a wide area

strewn

scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area

downcast

(of a person's eyes) looking downward; (of a person) feeling despondent

finery

expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration

vain

having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

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