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infatuation

[in-fach-oo-ey-shuhn]

foolish or all-absorbing passion or an instance of this

gallant

[gal-uhnt ]

brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous

proud

[proud]

feeling deep satisfaction from one's achievements or possessions

crestfallen

[krest-faw-luhn]

dejected; dispirited; discouraged

pervasive

[per-vey-siv]

spread throughout

possessions

[puh-zesh-uns]

items that someone owns

undulate

[uhn-juh-leyt]

to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement

jurisprudence

[joor-is-prood-ns]

a legal system

tantamount

[tan-tuh-mount]

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

brumal

[broo-muhl]

wintry

execrable

[ek-si-kruh-buhl ]

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

affluent

[af-loo-uhnt]

having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich

remunerative

[ri-myoo-ner-uh-tiv]

affording remuneration; profitable

overlord

[ov-erl-ord]

a person in authority, especially one who exercises control in a domineering way.

accrete

[uh-kreet]

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

pachyderm

[pak-i-durm]

a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

accredit

[uh-kred-it]

to officially recognize or approve

rouse

[rouz]

to stir or incite to strong indignation or anger

ferment

[fer-ment]

to be fermented; undergo fermentation

gustation

[guh-stey-shuhn]

the act of tasting

harmony

[har-muh-nee]

compatibility in opinion and action

mercurial

[mer-kyoor-ee-uhl]

changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic

smorgasbord

[smawr-guhs-bawrd]

an extensive array or variety

doting

[doh-ting]

excessively fond

entreat

[en-treet ]

to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg