Wordly Wise week 7 Flashcards
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
garland
n: A wrath or chain of leaves and flowers
gratify
v: To please or satisfy
To give in to what is wanted or requested
adj: Pleasing
haughty
adj: Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others
n: The state or quality of being haughty
impetuous
adj: Likely to act without thinking; hasty
lavish
adj: Much more than enough
Very costly
v: To give freely or generously
pluck
v: To pull off of out; to pick
To remove the feathers from
To pull at and let go
n: Courage, bravery
adj: Brave, courageous
ponder
v: To think about, consider carefully
privilege
n: A special favor, right, or advantage give to either a person or a group
prostrate
adj: Lying flat
2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect
Completely overcome; weak and helplessness
revelry
n: Noisy merrymaking
whim
n: A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason to; a fanciful idea
rapture
n: A state of great joy, delight or love