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