noun- great admiration or devotion

Ex: After hearing about their son’s straight-A performance, the William and Nancy expressed their adulation to all of their relatives. 

 adjective- terrified; horrified.

Ex: I was aghast after hearing about the atrocities taking place in Sudan.

noun- any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.

       Ex: I always look to purchase an interesting curios when I visit a foreign country

adjective- causing sadness or depression; also, very unhappy.

Ex: Sandra had a disconsolate expression on her face that revealed her sadness.

noun- the money, goods, or estate the wife brings to the husband at marriage

Ex: Because of the woman’s generous dowry, she was chosen to marry the powerful man.

adjective- much too high in price or amount.

Ex: Joseph felt disconsolate after he was unable to buy his girlfriend the exorbitant trip to Jamaica that she wanted. 

adverb- constantly.

Ex: The students that were talking incessantly throughout the examination were asked to leave.

noun- very poor person.

Ex: “I need a new dress,” said Claudine.  “I don’t want to look like a pauper in these old rags!”

noun- hardships; lack of the things needed for a happy, healthy life.

Ex: Jason continued his path to college by working hard and disregarding the numerous privations he had to endure. 

noun- disturbance; distress.

Ex: The pitcher’s vexation was obvious when he began kicking dirt in protest of the umpire’s ruling.