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Dazzling Adjective 1. amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning; 2. shining intensely; the blazing sun blinding headlights dazzling snow fulgent patterns of sunlight the glaring sun Plumage Noun 1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds Flit Noun 1. a sudden quick movement 2. a secret move (to avoid paying debts); they did a moonlight flit Verb1. Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart Boldly Adverb 1. in a bold manner; we must tackle these tasks boldly Balm Noun 1. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing 2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation Cardinal Adjective 1. serving as an essential component; a cardinal rule the central cause of the problem an example that was fundamental to the argument computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure 2. being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order; cardinal numbers Frostbitten Adjective 1. injured by freezing or partial freezing; frostbitten fingers frostbitten grapes unsalable as fresh fruit Ruby Adjective 1. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Assess Verb 1. place a value on; judge the worth of something; I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional 2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine 3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) 4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation; Our house hasnt been assessed in years Nectar Noun 1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators 2. fruit juice especially when undiluted 3. (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal Fuchsia Noun 1. any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and