Pride: Chapters 6–13

by Ibi Zoboi
In this "remix" of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Zuri Benitez grapples with the effects of gentrification — and with her complicated feelings toward Darius Darcy — when the wealthy Darcy family moves into her Brooklyn neighborhood.

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  1. iridescent
    having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
    The smoke from Madrina’s cigars, sage, and candles forms iridescent clouds all around the room.
  2. hearty
    showing warm and sincere friendliness
    No matter how big or small the joke or not-joke, she laughs that same hearty laugh.
  3. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
    “They’re arrogant. That’s what’s the big deal. You should see their house, Madrina.”
  4. intuition
    instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
    She says that the spirits guide her thoughts, but I think she just has good intuition.
  5. incense
    a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
    She lights a stick of incense and puts it between her teeth.
  6. gyrate
    wind or move in a spiral course
    So it’s not really dancing, it’s just random gyrating of her hips.
  7. surreal
    resembling a dream
    Everybody around cheers, and it’s all so incredibly surreal. “I can’t believe this,” I say out loud, and grab my phone to take a picture to send to Charlise.
  8. stereotype
    a conventional or formulaic conception or image
    “You want me to be a rapper while you’re a baller so we could be a dynamic duo stereotype?”
  9. aspiration
    a cherished desire
    “You know what I meant by that. They could be from around here, but they gotta have something going on for themselves. They gotta have goals and aspirations.”
  10. avatar
    a new personification of a familiar idea or person
    The twins double-checked and are still trying to find out if he has an avatar with a different name.
  11. complexion
    texture and appearance of the skin of the face
    As for looks, Darius wins for being almost perfect, like a model, as if he’s been Photoshopped with that smooth brown complexion and a symmetrically angled jawline.
  12. venture
    proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
    There aren’t many places in Brooklyn my family and I have ventured into.
  13. promenade
    a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
    This park, or promenade, is right along the river separating Brooklyn from Manhattan.
  14. stance
    standing posture
    I tighten my jaw and cross my arms to harden my stance and make everything about me firm and closed off.
  15. machete
    a large knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
    “Word on the streets is that Papi Benitez carries around a machete just to keep guys away from his daughters.”
  16. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
    I smile to myself, watching Darius fumble for his keys.
  17. dander
    particles of animal skin or hair that may be allergenic
    “What? You're afraid of bodega cats?” I ask, smirking.
    “Maybe I'm allergic to cat dander and I'd like to buy a banana or something. Don't you think that's grounds for a lawsuit?”
  18. barge
    push one's way
    But this morning, Mama barges into our bedroom and turns on the lights.
  19. cordially
    in a politely friendly manner
    “Dear Benitez family. You’ve been cordially invited to the new Darcy residence for cocktails, dinner, and lively conversation.”
  20. plantain
    starchy banana-like fruit
    “Should I bring the chicken or the pork?” Mama says. “Or maybe they like finger foods. How ’bout some tiny pastelitos? Or some fried plantains? I knew those rich folks were gonna come here and bring some good luck with them!”
  21. defiance
    intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
    I'd look back at them with defiance and a little pride; a look that says that I love my family and we may be messy and loud, but we’re all together and we love each other.
  22. consultation
    a meeting to discuss a particular question or topic
    I recognize them from some of Madrina’s consultations, and I know all their business.
  23. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
    Bobbito is drumming a solo, and more people are trickling in.
  24. ebb
    flow back or recede
    The drumming ebbs and flows, comes to a crescendo before stopping completely; then I am stagnant water again.
  25. crescendo
    a gradual increase in loudness
    The drumming ebbs and flows, comes to a crescendo before stopping completely; then I am stagnant water again.
  26. stagnant
    not circulating or flowing
    The drumming ebbs and flows, comes to a crescendo before stopping completely; then I am stagnant water again.
  27. assumption
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    Last time we hung out, he showed me his EBT card and said that he’s never done that before with any girl—shared that part of himself where people will make all kinds of assumptions about what life he had and what future is waiting for him.
  28. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
    My mother had to come up to the school and practically beg for me to stay. She threatened to sue for discrimination.
  29. decency
    the quality of conforming to rules of propriety and morality
    Those Darcys can have all the nice things money can buy, but they don’t have decency or compassion.
  30. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
    Those Darcys can have all the nice things money can buy, but they don’t have decency or compassion.
Created on Wed Sep 26 09:20:31 EDT 2018 (updated Wed Sep 26 09:32:41 EDT 2018)

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