antiseptic
extremely clean or pure
bandit
a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area
barren
bleak and lifeless
batiste
a fine, light linen or cotton fabric
bereft
lacking
camisole
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment for the upper body, typically held up by shoulder straps and with decorative trimming
candelabra
a large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps
caravan
a group of travelers
careening
to move swiftly in a specified direction in an uncontrolled way
despondent
hopeless
devious
not straightforward; shifty or crooked
grotto
a small cave
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
jalopy
an old car in dilapidated condition
mesquite
a spiny tree or shrub of the pea family, native to arid regions of southwestern US and Mexico. It is often burned and used for flavor when barbecuing.
premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than one actually possesses.
Quinceañera
a traditional Latino celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday
rickety
poorly made and likely to collapse
scythe
a tool used for cutting crops
