ESL Vocabulary from The Stranger by Albert Camus
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| vigil | wakefulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping | |
| condolence | expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief | |
| lapel | either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, esp. a contunuation of a coat collar | |
| casket | a coffin | |
| complaxion | appearance | |
| destitute | without means of providing for oneself | |
| ashen | gray | |
| sentiment | regard | |
| altar | an elevated place or structure, as a mound of platform | |
| acolyte | an altar attendant in public worship | |
| pallor | unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health or death | |
| to limp | to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame | |
| to flunk | to fail in course or examination | |
| to fondle | to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly | |
| frail | weak | |
| fig | any tree or shrub belonging to the genus of the mulberry family | |
| to cower | to crouch | |
| quay | a landing place, esp. one of solid masonry constructed along the edge of a body of water | |
| to fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion | |
| feverishly | having fever | |
| zeal | fervor for a person | |
| vaudeville | theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individaul performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians | |
| adhesive | coated with glue, paste, or other sticky substance | |
| attorney | a lawyer |
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