The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter10-12

burnished

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing

vexed

annoyed, frustrated, or worried

bestow

(v.) to give as a gift; to provide with lodgings

mortals

of or pertaining to human beings as subject to death

dismay

consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected

vain

having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

humbug

deceptive or false talk or behavior Origin mid 18th century [in the senses 'hoax, trick' and 'deceiver']: of unknown origin.

converse

the statement formed by exchanging the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement

meekly

in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.

mewed

to be caged up

murmur

abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves