1. In what sense was admire formerly used? What does it now express? 2. How does admire compare with revere? venerate? adore? Give instances of the use of these words.
EXAMPLES.
The beautiful are sure to be ——.
Henceforth the majesty of God ——;
Fear him, and you have nothing else to fear.
I value Science—none can prize it more,
It gives ten thousand motives to ——:
Be it religious, as it ought to be,
The heart it humbles, and it bows the knee.
ADORN ([page 23]).
QUESTIONS.
1. How does adorn differ from ornament? from garnish? from deck or bedeck? from decorate?