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  1. Advent 【DRAGON BALLSY】

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    Since I can't find an actual dictionary I've turned to KHV. What does lavish mean?
     
  2. Rosey Chaser

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    elaborate, over done.
     
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    lav·ish
    adj.
    1. Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion: a lavish buffet.
    2. Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting: The critics were lavish with their praise.
    tr.v. lav·ished, lav·ish·ing, lav·ish·es
    To give or bestow in abundance; shower: lavished attention on his customers.
     
  4. Amber PLUR

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    Um... I think something like "to bestow upon"...

    *runs to grab actual dictionary*

    Wow, I was right XD

    EDIT: Darnit, I wanted to be first.
     
  5. Advent 【DRAGON BALLSY】

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    Thanks so much. I wanna go to bed so I have to do this. >_>
     
  6. Destiny's Force Mess with the best, lose like the rest...

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    Main Entry: 1lav·ish
    Pronunciation: \ˈla-vish\
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Middle English laves, lavage, probably from Middle French lavasse, lavache downpour of rain, from laver to wash — more at lavage
    Date: 15th century
    1: expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
    2 a: expended or produced in abundance b: marked by profusion or excess
    synonyms see profuse
    — lav·ish·ly adverb
    — lav·ish·ness noun
     
  7. Rosey Chaser

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    YESH I GOT IT RIGHT XD

    *does the dance*

    I had it as a vocab word two years ago and I thought I remembered it xD Cause every time my teacher would say it she would like WAAAY over do it >_>

    She was crazy <_<
     
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