Benighted
Ignorant.
Blasphemy
Disrespectful or irreverent actions towards sacred objects or figures.
Cantankerous
Argumentative, Characterized by a bad temper.
Convoluted
Complex; hard to follow; not clear.
Ergo
Refers to the conclusion of an earlier argument in logic.
Felonious
Relating to a crime. Criminal.
Genuflect
Bend the knee to the ground. Frequently used in reference to prayer.
Geodes
Rocks made from the lava of volcanoes. They have hollow insides and around the interior there are white crystals or purple amethysts. Geodes are Jeannette’s favorite type of rock to collect.
Gestate
The process of carrying a being in the womb.
Glowering
Scowling, Staring with an angry look on one's face.
Indignant
Feeling annoyed by supposed unfair treatment.
Mantilla
Lace scarf worn over the head. Popular in Spain and is most often worn by women during traditional Catholic practices.
Oompahing
Sound made by a brass instrument such as a tuba. Characterized by a steady rhythm.
Ornate
Designed intricately with much detail; showy.
Serape
A shawl-like cloth worn mainly in Mexico.
Simony
Making a profit by selling sacred things. Often used in reference to the church and its members.
The Green Lantern
A house of prostitution near the highway Battle Mountain. Rose Mary calls the place a “cathouse” in which bad things happen but Jeannette and Brian are confused since they see no cats. Intrigued, Jeannette dares Brian to go up to the porch of the Green Lantern. Brian acquiesces and speaks to one of the women who explains that the Green Lantern is a place where men come and are treated nicely by women. After that day the women in the Green Lantern continue to wave at Brian though Jeannette continues to keep her distance.
Treadle
A pedal or lever operated by the foot as can be found on a sewing machine.
Usury
Charging interest on loans.
Warmonger
A negative term for an individual who wants to motivate a nation to enter into warfare.
