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Brenham - EG Pro-Ch1
Emory's Gift Pro-Chpt 1
Term | Definition |
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proverbial | having become an object of common mention or reference |
adroitly | skillful |
supplication | an act of prayer, entreaty, or petition |
tremulously | characterized by trembling, as from fear |
clamoring | a loud and continued noise |
sinew | a tendon |
obsessively | excessive, often to an unreasonable degree |
dismantling | to disassemble or pull down; take apart |
gravity | serious or critical in nature |
contemplation | full or deep consideration |
palpable | readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived |
sentry | a soldier stationed at a place to stand guard |
babbled | confused, bewildered, perplexed |
exotic | strikingly unusual or strange in effect |
acutely | extremely great or serious; crucial; critical |
harbored | to keep or hold in the mind; maintain; entertain |
flabbergasted | to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound |
stealthily | done, characterized or acting in secret |
swoon | to enter a state of hysterical rapture or ecstasy |
devour | to swallow or eat up hungrily, voraciously, or ravenously |
expectant | having expectations; expecting; anticipating |
violating | to break, infringe, or transgress a law or rule |
pondered | to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate |
delicacy | something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice of food |
overtly | openly; publicly |