Wordly Wise 7th Grade Lesson 7

gratify

v. 1. To please or satisfy. 2. To give in to what is wanted or requested. adj. (-ing) Pleasing.

pluck

v. 1. To pull off or out; to pick. 2. To remove the feathers from. 3. To pull at and let go. n. Courage; bravery. adj. (-y) Brave; courageous.

beseech

v. To ask earnestly; to beg.

ponder

v. To think about; to consider carefully.

prostrate

adj. 1. Lying flat. 2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect. 3. Completely overcome, weak, and helpless.

lavish

adj. 1. Much more than enough. 2. Very costly. v. To give freely or generously.

impetuous

adj. Inclined to act without thinking; hasty.

delectable

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

haughty

adj. Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others. n. (-ness) The state or quality of showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others.

privilege

n. A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group. adj. (-ed) Given favors or advantages denied to others.

rapture

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

whim

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

garland

n. A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers.

consternation

n. Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused.

revelry

n. Noisy merrymaking.