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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| beseech | (v) To ask earnestly; to beg. |
| consternation | (n) Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused. |
| delectable | (adj) Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious. (adj) Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious. |
| garland . | (n) A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers |
| gratify | (v) 1. To please or satisfy. 2. To give in to what is wanted or requested. |
| haughty | (adj) Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others. |
| impetuous | (adj) Likely to act without thinking; hasty. (adj) Likely to act without thinking; hasty. |
| lavish | (adj) 1. Much more than enough. 2. Very costly. (v) To give freely or generously. |
| pluck | (v) 1. To pull off or out; to pick. 2. To remove the feathers from. 3. To pull at and let go. (n) Courage; bravery. |
| ponder | (v) To think about; to consider carefully. (v) To think about; to consider carefully. |
| privilege | (n) A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group. |
| prostrate | (adj) 1. Lying flat. 2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect. 3. Completely overcome; weak and helpless. |
| rapture | (n) A state of great joy, delight, or love. |
| revelry | (n) Noisy merrymaking. (n) Noisy merrymaking. |
| whim | (n) A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea. |