Unit 7 Flashcards

1
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To ask earnestly; to beg

A

beseech

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2
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Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused

A

consternation

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3
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Pleasing to the 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
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To please or satisfy

A

gratify

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6
Q

To give in to what is wanted or requested

A

gratify

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7
Q

Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others

A

haughty

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8
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Likely to act without thinking; hasty

A

impetuous

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9
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Much more than enough

A

lavish

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10
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Very costly

A

lavish

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11
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To pull off or out; to pick

A

pluck

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12
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To think about; to consider carefully

A

ponder

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13
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A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group

A

privilege

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14
Q

Lying flat

A

prostrate

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15
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A state or great joy, delight, or love

A

rapture

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16
Q

Noisy merrymaking

A

revelry

17
Q

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

A

whim