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What does the word 'florid' mean?
What is the meaning of the word 'untrammeled'?
Unrestrained
Define the word 'exuberant'.
Joyously unrestrained
What does 'genial' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'blander'?
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Define 'semified'.
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What does the term 'rhapsodies' refer to?
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Define 'emanate'.
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What does 'ingrafted' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'doleful'?
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Define the term 'dire'.
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What is 'retribution'?
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What does 'epithalamic' refer to?
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What does 'tribunal' mean?
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Define 'ardor'.
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What does 'aesthetic' relate to?
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What does 'futurity' refer to?
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What does 'part, asserted' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Notes
- Florid: Describes something ruddy or reddish; often used to refer to ornate or flowery language.
- Untrammeled: Refers to being unrestrained or unrestricted, suggesting a sense of freedom.
- Exuberant: Characterizes a state of joy that is unrestrained, suggesting liveliness and enthusiasm.
- Genial: Indicates a warm, friendly environment that is conducive to comfort and pleasant interactions.
- Blander: Signifies something that is gently agreeable and pleasant without being overly stimulating.
- Semified: A non-standard term indicating something that has been reduced in half or made partial.
- Rhapsodies: Used to describe expressions of intense emotions, often in an enthusiastic or ecstatic manner.
- Impartial: Conveys fairness by showing no favoritism; equal treatment of opposing sides.
- Emanate: Means to originate or send forth, often used to describe a source of light or feeling.
- Ingrafted: Implies something that has been firmly planted or established, often in a figurative or literal sense.
- Aforementioned: Refers to something that has been previously mentioned or discussed.
- Procured: Means to obtain or acquire something through effort.
- Doleful: Describes a mournful or sorrowful state that evokes grief or melancholy.
- Wended: Refers to the act of proceeding or traveling along a certain path.
- Dire: Indicates a situation that is dreadful or severe, often accompanied by urgent need.
- Retribution: The concept of revenge or retaliation, especially in a moral or ethical context.
- Epithalamic: Pertains to songs or poems composed in honor of newlyweds, celebrating marriage.
- Solemnized: Describes the formal conduct of a marriage ceremony, imparting a sense of seriousness.
- Tribunal: A court of justice or a group designated to administer justice.
- Fervent: Indicates a strong intensity of feeling or passionate attitude toward something.
- Imperious: Characterizes someone who is proud, domineering, or demanding obedience.
- Ardor: Represents an intense feeling of love or enthusiasm, often romantic in nature.
- Aesthetic: Refers to the philosophy concerning the nature of beauty and artistic taste.
- Thronged: Describes a space filled with a large number of people closely packed together.
- Moiety: Represents a division of a tribe or community into two basic parts, often indicating "half."
- Fervid: Conveys a sense of passionate intensity or being intensely emotional.
- Parapet: A low protective wall along the edge of a balcony or a structure, often used in fortifications.
- Reveries: Associated with daydreaming or a state of being lost in thought.
- Rapturous: Relates to overwhelming emotions, often associated with feelings of joy and ecstasy.
- Futurity: Represents the quality or condition of being related to the future; anticipation.
- Asserted: Indicates the act of declaring or stating something firmly or confidently.
- Subordinate: Refers to something that holds less importance or rank compared to something else.
- Grievous: Characterizes something that causes significant distress or pain, often associated with serious issues.
- Presume: Means to take on responsibilities or make assumptions without explicit permission; often involves daring actions.
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