| Term | Definition |
|---|
| tempo | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played |
| tempo | the rate of some repeating event |
| quench | put out, as of fires, flames, or lights (ex. quench thirst - to stop it) |
| embroidered | adj. embellishment of (an account or story); addition of fanciful detail; exaggerated |
| embroidered | decorated by sewing designs with a needle and thread or yarn |
| rant | to speak wildly and noisily; loud violent talk |
| inflame | v. to excite or anger someone or something - to make or become swollen and sore (ex. your leg is inflamed.) |
| gaudy | A. Flashy, Showy, Not in good taste (She had on a gaudy dress when she went to the play.) |
| uproar | a situation of loud and confusing excitement (ex. There was a large uproar from the crowd.) |
| provoke | to excite, to anger, to stir up, (The child was bitten by the dog because he proked the dog.) |
| rustic | adj. of or relating to country life, house or people/ lacking elegance or polish a simple lifestyle |
| pace | a step in walking or running |
| pace | the rate of some repeating event |
| squelch | to compress something with violence, compress it out of natural shape or condition |
| urban | area in and around a city or densely populated area |
| delicacy | something considered choice to eat, having great consideration for the feelings of others |
| chafe | tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading (rubbing together)- , cause annoyance |
| homespun | characteristic of country life |
| homespun | domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary |
| impediment | -N- Anything that hinders or obstructs progress: We had to drive around the _______________ of the fallen tree in the road. |
| subdue | to conquer or bring under control or to make less intense or prominent (The child subdued the loose dog.) |
| isolated | separated from other persons or things; alone; solitary. Usually for health reasons. |
| churl | a crude person; a selfish person who is unwilling to give to others or spend money on others; a bad-tempered person |
| knead | v. To mix and work into a homogeneous mass, especially with the hands. (You need to knead the bread dough before you bake it.) |
| ornate | Something that is showy, fancy, highly elaborate, elaborately and excessively decorated (ex. that is an ornate lamp.) |
| finery | elaborate or showy attire and accessories, That which is used to decorate the person or dress. (ex. Mom put on her finery before she went to the wedding.) |
| quell | To suppress or crush completely, (verb) - to put an end to; to quiet. to subdue, |
| dainty | especially pleasing to taste, delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; (Ex. They served a dainty cookie at lunch today.) |
| massage | the kneading and rubbing of muscles for relaxation and circulation. (ex. My back felt much better after my massage on Friday.) |
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