Wordly Wise week 7 Flashcards

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beseech

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v: To ask earnestly, to beg

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2
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consternation

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n: Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused

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3
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delectable

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adj: Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious

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4
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garland

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n: A wrath or chain of leaves and flowers

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5
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gratify

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v: To please or satisfy
To give in to what is wanted or requested
adj: Pleasing

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haughty

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adj: Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others
n: The state or quality of being haughty

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7
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impetuous

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adj: Likely to act without thinking; hasty

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8
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lavish

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adj: Much more than enough
Very costly
v: To give freely or generously

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9
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pluck

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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

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10
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ponder

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v: To think about, consider carefully

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privilege

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n: A special favor, right, or advantage give to either a person or a group

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11
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prostrate

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adj: Lying flat
2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect
Completely overcome; weak and helplessness

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12
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revelry

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n: Noisy merrymaking

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12
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whim

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

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13
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rapture

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n: A state of great joy, delight or love

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