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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| profusely (adverb) | plentifully; in great amount |
| reprimands (noun) | punishments |
| surveying (verb) | examining or looking at carefully |
| reluctantly (adverb) | hesitant; unwilling |
| grasping (verb) | holding firmly |
| jovial ( adjective) | cheerful happy |
| paraphemalia (noun) | equipment |
| perfunctory ( adjective) | carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
| scold (noun) | a woman who nags or grumbles constantly |
| petulantly (adverb) | irritably, impatient |
| precisely (adverb) | carefully |
| consulted (verb) | sought (seek) advice or information |
| daintily (adverb) | delicately |
| ritual (noun) | ceremonial or traditional act |
| desperately (adverb) | hopelessly |