English Vocab.

Confide

To tell confidentially; to give to the care or protection of another; to show confidence by imparting secrets; to trust.

Guilders

The basic monetary unit of the Netherlands until 2002.

Brooch

An ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck.

Disposition

Temperamental makeup; prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination; the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances.

Detestable

Arousing or meriting intense dislike; abominable.

Finicky

Extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards; requiring much care, precision, or attentive effort.

Sniveling

To speak or act in a whining, sniffling, tearful, or weakly emotional manner.

Pogroms

An organized massacre of helpless people.

Rampant

Profusely widespread.

Blithely

Lacking due thoughts or consideration; of a happy lighthearted character or disposition.

Scrupulous

Being honest and fair; doing the right thing; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.