Question 1

bailiff

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officer of the court employed to execute writs and processes

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with strained or eager attention

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cheap showy jewelry or ornament

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having existed from the beginning

Question 2

digest

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arrange and integrate in the mind

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an angry stare

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in a manner that is overly casual or lacking seriousness

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being the one previously spoken of

Question 3

rasp

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speak in a harsh, grating voice

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lift or elevate

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a chamber connected to other chambers or passageways

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filled with wonder and delight

Question 4

vouch

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give personal assurance; guarantee

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blunt and ill-tempered

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conduct legal proceedings against a defendant

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set straight or right

Question 5

resound

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ring or echo with noise

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a trait of dignified seriousness

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be in an agitated emotional state

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move or draw together at a certain location

Question 6

fracas

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a noisy quarrel

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in a manner showing embarrassment or shame

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giving or marked by complete attention to

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known widely and usually unfavorably

Question 7

lull

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calm by deception

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a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections

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feeling great rapture or delight

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suffering from or characterized by erroneous beliefs

Question 8

lofty

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having or displaying great dignity or nobility

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acceptance of an unpleasant but inevitable situation

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full of or marked by indignant ill will

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openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Question 9

commotion

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a disorderly outburst or tumult

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utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

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unpleasantly loud and harsh

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place on top of

Question 10

inquisition

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a severe interrogation

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laugh at with contempt and derision

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a feeling of annoyance

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by surprise

Question 11

transfixed

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having your attention fixated as though witchcraft

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causing disapproval or protest

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proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

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a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed

Question 12

mull

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reflect deeply on a subject

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make happy or satisfied

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an extravagantly enthusiastic review

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act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

Question 13

scheming

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concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

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done or made using whatever is available

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an unusually gifted or intelligent person

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move ahead steadily

Question 14

stricken

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affected by something overwhelming

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draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment

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characterized by enmity or ill will

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a swaggering show of courage

Question 15

panorama

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the visual perception of a region

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a feeling of sympathetic understanding

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marked by casual unconcern or indifference

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

Question 16

tremulous

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quivering as from weakness or fear

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lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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exhibit aggressively, swing a weapon in a threatening manner

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a special way of doing something

Question 17

clobber

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defeat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

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a low, continuous sound

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dwell on with satisfaction

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group of people related by blood or marriage

Question 18

appalled

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struck with dread, shock, or dismay

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a meeting for the public discussion of some topic

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favoring one person or side over another

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thrash about

Question 19

solarium

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a room enclosed largely with glass to allow sunlight in

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the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety

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scold or reprimand severely or angrily

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great merriment

Question 20

chortle

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laugh quietly or with restraint

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an eccentric elderly man

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thunderous verbal attack

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the desire to see others suffer

Question 21

accomplice

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a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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move in a twisting or contorted motion

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intense adverse criticism

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quieted and brought under control

Question 22

rendition

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a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role

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speak haltingly: stutter

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humorously sarcastic or mocking

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great merriment

Question 23

jostle

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come into rough contact with while moving

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the most direct route

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breathe excessively hard and fast

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spring back; spring away from an impact

Question 24

fawn

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try to gain favor through flattery or deferential behavior

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react in an offended or angry manner

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characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

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use up, as resources or materials

Question 25

gingerly

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in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy

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a young offender

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speak in a slow and drawn out way

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subtly skillful handling of a situation

Question 26

topography

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the configuration of a surface and its features

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lacking conscious awareness of

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feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

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laugh boisterously, laugh loudly

Question 27

sullenly

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in a manner showing a brooding ill humor

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the act of giving relief in affliction

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look with amazement

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a small recess opening off a large room or garden

Question 28

dupe

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fool or hoax

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brief and to the point

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

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the state of being in poor or damaged condition

Question 29

renowned

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widely known and esteemed

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a composition for orchestra and a soloist

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pose a question

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morally degraded

Question 30

prowl

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move about in or as if in a predatory manner

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treat with excessive indulgence

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blunt and unfriendly or stern

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a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)

Question 31

testimonial

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praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable

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physically weak

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a relief from harm or discomfort

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morally justified

Question 32

remand

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place someone into legal custody or prison

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move or cause to move energetically or busily

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conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

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totally perplexed and mixed up

Question 33

belligerently

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in the manner of someone eager to fight

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having a difficult and contrary disposition

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someone who insists on something

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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Question 34

dispel

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force to go away

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threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion

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influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

Question 35

expansive

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friendly and open and willing to talk

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an angry stare

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dwell on with satisfaction

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answer back

Question 36

sociopath

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a person with an antisocial personality disorder

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the state of being in working order and ready for operation

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favoring one person or side over another

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lift or elevate

Question 37

archenemy

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someone's main enemy

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drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

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the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety

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conduct legal proceedings against a defendant

Question 38

volley

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a lot of comments, questions, etc. that are directed at a person very quickly

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a violently fast stream of water or other liquid

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a trait of dignified seriousness

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an eccentric elderly man

Question 39

resignation

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the feeling that something unpleasant is going to happen and cannot be changed

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giving or marked by complete attention to

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handle effectively, have and use power, influence, etc.

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quieted and brought under control

Question 40

stickler

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a person who believes that something is very important and should be done or followed all the time

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humorously sarcastic or mocking

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a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections

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the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

Question 41

diatribe

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an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

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full of or marked by indignant ill will

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the most direct route

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be a mystery to

Question 42

annihilate

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to defeat someone completely

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react in an offended or angry manner

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loud confused noise from many sources

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unpleasantly loud and harsh

Question 43

morph

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to change gradually and completely from one thing into another thing usually in a way that is surprising or that seems magical

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filled with a great quantity

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subtly skillful handling of a situation

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laugh at with contempt and derision

Question 44

finesse

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skill and cleverness that is shown in the way someone deals with a situation, problem

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causing disapproval or protest

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having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

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laugh boisterously, laugh loudly

Question 45

meld

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to blend or mix together

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look with amazement

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moving quickly and lightly

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an extravagantly enthusiastic review

Question 46

psyched

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very eager, ready, or excited about something

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place on top of

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in a secretive manner

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brief and to the point

Question 47

scheme

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a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something

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with strong emotion or zeal

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morally degraded

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marked by casual unconcern or indifference

Question 48

hemorrhage

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to lose people, money, etc. in a very fast and uncontrolled way

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a special way of doing something

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spend thoughtlessly; throw away

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blunt and unfriendly or stern

Question 49

cahoots

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working together or making plans together in secret

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group of people related by blood or marriage

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morally justified

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experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

Question 50

renowned

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known and admired by many people for some special quality or achievement

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thrash about

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conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Question 51

slog

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a long period of hard work or effort

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great merriment

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a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof

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having a difficult and contrary disposition

Question 52

maestro

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someone who is a brilliant or highly respected practitioner of any art; master

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destroy or injure severely

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thunderous verbal attack

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influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

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