"Mint Snowball" and "Enough for a Lifetime" quiz

flamboyant (adj)

showy

peonage (n)

system by which workers owe labor to pay their debts

prevail (v)

to be victorious

fabricate (n)

to concoct; to make up a story in order to deceive

permeate (v)

to spread throughout

wry (adj)

using or expressing dry, mocking humor

loquacious

very talkative

largesse (n)

generosity in giving

fragrant (adj)

having a pleasant smell

succulent (adj)

juicy

menial (adj)

not requiring much skill

epithet (n)

A descriptive name or phrase used to characterize someone or something

compliant (adj)

Obeying, submissive; following the requirements

elixir (n)

a magical or medicinal potion

filament (n)

a slender threadlike object or fiber

scullery (n)

a small room in a house used for kitchen, laundry, or other household work

idyll (n)

an extremely happy or peaceful place

sullen (adj)

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

solace (n)

comfort

delectation (n)

delight, enjoyment