Englsh Vocabulary

beguile

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

dejected

sad and depressed; dispirited

lyre

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

anoint

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

lavish

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

sullen

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

brash

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

dowry

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

recompense

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

portent

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

jeer

make rude and mocking remark

zephyr

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

libation

a drink poured out as an offering to a deity

alight

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

chalice

a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine

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

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

helm

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

throng

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

appease

pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands