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Brenham - EG Pro-Ch1
Emory's Gift Pro-Chpt 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |