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largess

[la-rge-ess]

the generous giving of lavish gifts

beamish

[bee-mish]

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

obtuse

[uhb-toos]

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull

millefleur

[meel-flur]

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

momentary

[moh-muhn-ter-ee]

lasting for a very short time

river

[riv-er]

a large natural stream of water.

zest

[zest]

the outer, colorful part of the peel of citrus fruit, like lemon or orange, used as a flavoring agent

coleus

[koh-lee-uhs]

any of several old world herbs of the mint family that are widely cultivated for their fragrant, often colorful foliage.

lugubrious

[loo-goo-bree-uhs]

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

enjoy

[en-joi]

to take pleasure in or derive benefit from something

quixotic

[kwik-sot-ik]

extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable

growl

[gr-owl]

a low, guttural sound made in anger or threat, often by animals; also refers to complaining gruffly.

newfangled

[noo-fang-guhld]

of a new kind or fashion

fatigued

[fuh-teegd]

extremely tired or exhausted

schmooze

[shmooz]

to chat idly; gossip

incredulous

[in-krej-uh-luhs]

indicating or showing unbelief

incredulous

[in-krej-uh-luhs]

not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical

bandage

[ban-dij]

a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound

brace

[brays]

a device used to support or hold something in place

tostones

[toh-stoh-nehs]

thick slices of green plantain that are fried, flattened, and then fried again.

upbraid

[uhp-breyd]

to find fault with or reproach severely; censure

case

[k-as-e]

a container or situation designed for a specific purpose; also refers to an instance or example.

taboret

[tab-er-it]

a stool-like seat for one person

vow

[vo-w-vow]

a solemn promise