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1. Vocabulary Words “The False Gems”

2. Provincial Characteristic of people from small towns or communities; not fashionable or sophisticated People who live a provincial life-style are often not comfortable in big, modern cities like Manhatten.

3. Virtuous Following moral and ethical principles; morally excellent People who spend a lot of time at casinos and bars are not considered virtuous by most standards.

4. Imperceptible very slight or difficult to notice The sweater had only an imperceptible flaw in the fabric on the sleeve, so Cassie wore it anyway.

5. Lavish to give in great amounts or without limit Children are happy when their parents lavish toys on them.

6. Bohemian characteristic of the unconventional life of a bohemian (gypsy)– someone who has unique tastes and doesn’t follow standard rules Cassie displayed her bohemian tastes with long, flowing skirts, a lot of beaded jewelry, and pink and blue strands of color in her hair.

7. Assuage to make milder or less severe; relieve The students donated canned foods to starving families in order to assuage their hunger.

8. Incur to come into or acquire due to an undesirable consequence. Evan incurred over $10,000 in credit card debt as a result of excessive spending.

9. Aristocrat a person who has the tastes, manners, etc., characteristic of members of a ruling class of people. Often when people win a big lottery they begin living an aristocratic lifestyle.