Englsh Vocabulary

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beguile

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charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

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dejected

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sad and depressed; dispirited

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beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

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dejected

sad and depressed; dispirited

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lyre

a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar

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anoint

smear or rub with oil (typically as part of a religious ceremony) or with another substance

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lavish

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

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sullen

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

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brash

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

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dowry

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

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recompense

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate

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portent

a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen

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jeer

make rude and mocking remark

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zephyr

a soft gentle breeze • a fine cotton gingham or a very light article of clothing

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libation

a drink poured out as an offering to a deity

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alight

descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport

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chalice

a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine

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blustery

(of weather or a period of time) characterized by strong winds: The novice sailor worried the day was too gusty and blustery for a safe outing• (of a wind) blowing in strong gusts


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apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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helm

a tiller or wheel and any associated equipment for steering a ship or boat

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throng

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

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appease

pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands