Glossary

Crossing the River

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