Wordlywise Book7 Lesson7

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beseech

Back 1

v. to ask earnestly; to beg

Front 2

consternation

Back 2

n. amazement or fear that makes one feel confused

Front 3

delectable

Back 3

adj. pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious

Front 4

garland

Back 4

n. a wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

Front 5

gratify

Back 5

v1. to please or satisfy

2. to give in to what is wanted or requested

gratifying adj. pleasing

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haughty

Back 6

adj. showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others

haughtiness n. the state or quality of being haughty

Front 7

impetuous

Back 7

adj. likely to act without thinking; hasty

Front 8

lavish

Back 8

adj1. much more than enough

2. very costly

v. to give freely or generously

Front 9

pluck

Back 9

v1. to pull off or out; to pick

2. to remove the feathers from

3. to pull at and let go

n. courage; bravery

plucky adj. brave; courageous

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ponder

Back 10

v. to think about; to consider carefully

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privilege

Back 11

n. a special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group

privileged adj. given favors or advantages denied to others

Front 12

prostrate

Back 12

adj1. lying flat

2. lying facedown, especially to show respect

3. completely overcome; weak and helpless

Front 13

rapture

Back 13

n. a state of great joy, delight, or love

Front 14

revelry

Back 14

n. noisy merrymaking

Front 15

whim

Back 15

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