The Glass Castle Parts 3-5

tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

pariah

a person who is rejected from society or home; an outcast

indignant

angered at something unjust or wrong

escapades

any carefree episode

relegate

assign to a lower position

gumption

clever resourcefulness and initiative; having courageous determination

contemplative

deeply or seriously thoughtful

irate

feeling or showing extreme anger

auxillary

functioning in a supporting capacity

preeminent

greatest in importance or degree or significance

ravaged

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

malicious

having the nature of threatening evil

enrapture

hold spellbound

ostentatious

in a manner intended to attract notice and impress others, often in poor taste

nonchalant

marked by a lack of anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm; unconcerned

charismatic

possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; charming

palatial

relating to a large and stately mansion

cantankerous

stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

wherewithal

the necessary means (especially financial means)

mortality

the quality or state of being subject to death