“The Baker’s Neighbor”

privilege• a special benefit

enjoyed under special conditions

• It is a privilege to receive a special parking space.

luxury• anything of value

that gives comfort but is not necessary for life

• The children are enjoying the luxury of having a swimming pool.

elated• filled with joy or

pride

• The man was elated to win the money.

assent• To agree or

approve

• The two men shook hands in assent.

ad lib• to make up lines or

music on the spot

• The couple was asked to ad lib their parts in the play.

shiftless• not motivated, lazy

• The girl is appears to be shiftless.

indignantly• being angry about

something that does not seem right

• The man is speaking indignantly to the company.

shamefacedly• a way that shows

shame for having done something bad

• The man looks shamefacedly at his co-workers for losing the case.