Unit 7 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

To ask Earnestly; to beg.

A

Beseech

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2
Q

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/ to give in to what is wanted or requested/ pleasing.

A

gratify

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6
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showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others

A

haughty

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7
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likely to act without thinking; hasty

A

imptetuous

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8
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much more than enough
very costly
to give freely or generously.

A

lavish

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9
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to pull off or out; to pick

to remove the feathers from.

to pull at and let go.

courage; bravery

brave; courageous

A

pluck

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10
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To think about; to consider carefully

A

ponder

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11
Q

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

given favors or advantages denied to others

A

privilege

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12
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lying flat.

lying facedown, especially to show respect.

completely overcome: weak or helpless

A

prostrate

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13
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A state of great joy; 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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