Chapter 6
Affluence
the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
emulation
effort to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.
deprecate
express disapproval of
patriarchal
relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.
Indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Procured
to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something)
dejection
a sad and depressed state; low spirits
diligence
careful and persistent work or effort
Solemn
formal and dignified.
Lukewarm
showing little enthusiasm OR kind of warm
domestic
relating to the running of a home or to family relations
alluring
powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive
consummation
the point at which something is complete or finalized.
vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
pretension
a claim or assertion of a claim to something.
detested
dislike intensely
deplore
feel or express strong disapproval of (something).
unacquainted
not having met before; not knowing each other.
annihilation.
the state or fact of being completely destroyed or obliterated
fortify
provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.