Question 1

meticulously

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extremely carefully; precisely

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indirect effects of an action — typically negative effects

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weak or delicate

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an introduction to a fictional work

Question 2

intriguing

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interesting; stirring curiosity

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

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continuously

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someone who tells a story

Question 3

threadbare

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worn thin, so that the individual threads of the fabric show through

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slow down or cause problems for

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differ; or change

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in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner

Question 4

jauntily

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in an easy manner; carefree; confidently

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last (continue to exist through time)

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spending time doing nothing; to be still

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

Question 5

dubious

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doubtful; unsure about the outcome

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good natured and sociable

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determined not to change a decision or belief

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business or place where casks and barrels are made

Question 6

motley

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multi-colored; spotted

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varied

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

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(or a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Question 7

indignation

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strong displeasure; anger at unfairness

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in a friendly, good-natured manner

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color slightly

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small amount that remains after the rest is gone

Question 8

imperiously

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in an overbearing manner; arrogantly

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move or cause to move slowly and heavily, typically in a noisy or uneven way

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intentional (done on purpose)

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unbelieving

Question 9

scoffed

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expressed doubt or scorn; heavily doubted

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a series of increases; or the amount of the increases

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making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

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abundant (large in quantity or number)

Question 10

formidable

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awesome; powerful

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continuing forever without change

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

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maintain or continue

Question 11

pudgy

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short and fat

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unimportant or trivial

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the distance between two sides; or the range of variety — especially a broad range of knowledge

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a person motivated by extreme enthusiasm

Question 12

kin

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relative; family member

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delay or halt punishment; or a warrant granting such — especially a death sentence

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wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil

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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue

Question 13

testily

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done in an irritable or annoyed way

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disgust (showing)

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the ability to known instinctively rather than through reasoning; or the thing that is known in such a way

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to communicate; Impart; make known

Question 14

mar

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ruin or spoil

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successful

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tell someone about something

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obtain something

Question 15

exasperation

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intense annoyance or frustration

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useful or skillful in many different ways

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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an excess supply

Question 16

concession

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something given up

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fear

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failure to take proper care in doing something

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huge

Question 17

disposition

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someone's usual attitude or mood

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

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to burst, break, or tear; or the resultant damage

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intimidating or impressive

Question 18

raucous

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harsh, unpleasant, rough or noisy

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force; or (more rarely) convince

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a small kitchen or room used for washing dished and other dirty housework

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obvious despite attempts to hide

Question 19

grudgingly

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done reluctantly, not willingly

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badger, to annoy or bother someone in a repeated way

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of or relating to the skill or activity of giving speeches : of or relating to 
oratory = debating, speechmaking

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to push or force (someone or something) into a space that is tight or crowded

Question 20

pensively

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done in a thoughtful or serious way

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to leave (someone) in a place (such as an island) that is difficult or impossible to get away from = strand, leave stranded

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having no definite or clear shape or form = formless, shapeless, vague, undefined

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a person who has the legal right or exclusive title to something

Question 21

plantation

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a large area of land where crops are grown and harvested by laborers

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to stretch out (your neck) in order to see better

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to pass into or through

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informal) to be unable to think clearly, to be amazed or overwhelmed

Question 22

barren

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producing little or no vegetation or fruit

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rudely; in a nasty manner

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to bring trouble, distress or agitation to

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to play (a guitar or similar instrument) by moving your fingers across the strings

Question 23

emaciated

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very thin/weak, often from a lack of food

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to be a frequent or regular customer

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to reduce someone to a lower position in one's eyes or others' eyes; to make someone ashamed or embarrassed

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casually; without energy

Question 24

frail

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fragile, weak, or delicate

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stroll; to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way

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one who has the occupation of temporary possession of lands of another

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being or exhibiting an omen; foreboding or foreshadowing evil

Question 25

undaunted

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fearless; not discouraged or frightened

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to take revenge

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to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way; thrust

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lacking strong flavor; monotonous, tedious, uninteresting, tasteless

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