Crossing the River
8th English | Unit 4 | Supplementary
Glossary
prostrated (v) - falling flat on the ground as a mark of respect
eloquent (adj) - fluent, expressive
discourse (n) - discussion, spoken communication
spellbound (v) - fascinating, captivating
resolved (v) - firmly determined to do something
ritual (n) - a religious or solemn ceremony
enthusiastically (adv) - interest, eager enjoyment
apologetically (adv) - shows regretful acknowledgment
spate(n) - rush, run, flood
jocularly (adv) - humourous, funny
pious (adj) - spiritual, devoutly religious, dedicated
guffaw (n) - a loud and hearty laugh
naivety (n) - lack of experience, innocence
dawn (n) - day break, early morning
intrigued (v) - arouse the curiosity of, fascinate, attract
obeisance (n) - respect, reverence, honour