Unit 7 Flashcards

1
Q

To ask earnestly; to beg

A

beseech

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2
Q

Amazement or fear that makes one confused

A

consternation

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3
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pleasing senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious

A

Delectable

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4
Q

A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

A

Garland

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5
Q

1-to please or satisfy.
2-to give in to what is wanted or requested
3-pleasing

A

Gratify

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6
Q

1-showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others
2-the state if quality of being haughty

A

Haughty

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7
Q

Likely to act without thinking;hasty

A

impetuous

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8
Q

1-much more than enough
2-very costly
3-to give freely or generously

A

lavish

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9
Q

1-to pull off or out; to pick
2-to remove the feathers from
3-to pull at and let go
4-courage; bravery
5- brave; courageous

A

pluck

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10
Q

to think about; to consider carefully

A

ponder

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11
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1- a special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group
2- given favors or advantages denied to others

A

privilege

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12
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1- lying flat
2-completely overcome; weak and helpless

A

prostrate

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13
Q

a state of great joy and delight, or love

A

rapture

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14
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noisy merrymaking

A

revelry

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15
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a sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea

A

whim

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