1) Bask – to sit in a place where you can enjoy the warmth 

 The children basked in the sunshine on the beach

 2) Hyperbole – a way that makes something sound better, exciting, dangerous etc than actually it is

 His latest movie is accompanied by usual hyperbole.

 3) Reticence –  inclined to be silent in communication

 His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.

 4) Prudent – careful when making a decision; avoiding unnecessary risk

 It will be prudent to get some more advise before investing.

 5) Mortified – to make feel someone embarrassed 

 She was mortified to realize he had every word she said.

 6)Stifled – to stop something happening 

 to stifle cry.

 7)Beguiled – enchant someone in deceptive way

 he beguiled the voter with his looks.

 8)Implausible – not easy to believe

 An implausible excuse.

 9)Placated – to make somebody feel less angry

 He has tried to placate his critics within the party.

 10) Ecstatic – extremely happy

  She was ecstatic when she heard the news.

 11) Transcend – go beyond something 

  The film transcends cultural barriers.

 12) Trampled – to walk on somebody 

 The boys trampled on flowers. 

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