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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |