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::: horticultural - pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
::: deride - ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect
::: jaunty - cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
::: buffoonery - clowning
::: copious - plentiful
::: perpetuate - make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
::: confidence - self-assurance; calm unworried feeling based on a strong belief in one's abilities; strong belief in the ability of a person or plan; trust or faith in a person or thing; something confided; secret; Ex. confidence in your ability; Ex. I'm telling you this in confidence; Ex. exchange confidences about their boyfriends; ADJ. confident
::: gorge - stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
::: liquidate - settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
::: engulf - surround and swallow up