Question 1

solitary

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secluded; far from populous areas

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penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

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a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

Question 2

sole

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not divided or shared with others

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility

Question 3

shrivel

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decrease in size, range, or extent

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move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

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a compact mass

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

Question 4

hover

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hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

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having tight curls that are not smooth and neat

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a pronged, long-handled tool for lifting hay

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an awkward, foolish person

Question 5

hay

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grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

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originate or come into being

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

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with strained or eager attention

Question 6

repress

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conceal or hide

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a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep

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out of working order

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covering on a piece of furniture

Question 7

express

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articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

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a compact mass

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frown with displeasure

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a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.

Question 8

oppress

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come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

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expel from one's property or force to move out

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throw with force or recklessness

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smash or break forcefully

Question 9

compress

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squeeze or press together

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surprise greatly

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despite anything to the contrary

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

Question 10

suppress

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put down by force or authority

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throw away as refuse

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poke or thrust abruptly

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

Question 11

stranded

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cut off or left behind

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

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a wound made by cutting

Question 12

premises

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land and the buildings on it

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

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pounding or beating strongly or violently

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forming or resembling an arch

Question 13

hastily

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in a hurried manner

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a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

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an awkward, foolish person

Question 14

compound

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an enclosure of residences and other buildings

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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

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throw with a light motion

Question 15

testify

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give a solemn statement in a court of law

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covering on a piece of furniture

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swell or protrude outwards

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inhale audibly through the nose

Question 16

shallow

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not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply

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a track or mark left by something that has passed

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strike violently

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frown with displeasure

Question 17

stuffed

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filled with something

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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flow, run or fall out and become lost

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smash or break forcefully

Question 18

slump

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assume a drooping posture or carriage

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hold firmly and tightly

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

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drop something with a plopping sound

Question 19

convict

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find or declare guilty

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be shiny, as if wet

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throw away as refuse

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spring-loaded doorlock that can be opened from the outside

Question 20

woodpecker

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a bird with a strong bill that bores into trees for insects

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make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

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toxin secreted by animals

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partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light

Question 21

howl

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cry loudly, as of animals

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move as if through a sieve

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an open recess in a wall where a fire can be built

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forming or resembling an arch

Question 22

stagecoach

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a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

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lie obliquely

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a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

Question 23

grunt

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issue a low, animal-like noise

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take hold of; grab

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march out, in a file

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throw with a light motion

Question 24

dazed

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stunned or confused and slow to react

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an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

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the act of rotating rapidly

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swell or protrude outwards

Question 25

rundwon

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a concluding summary

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retreat

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strike violently

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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

Question 26

wiggle

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move to and fro

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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a small area set off for special use

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having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

Question 27

grumble

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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

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make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

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drop something with a plopping sound

Question 28

blaze

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a strong flame that burns brightly

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be shiny, as if wet

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a round handle

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a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

Question 29

holster

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a sheath for carrying a handgun

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wash off soap or remaining dirt

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partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

Question 30

buzzard

Accepted Answer

a vulture common in South America and the southern U.S.

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

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move as if through a sieve

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a compact mass

Question 31

stifling

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characterized by oppressive heat and humidity: hot, sultry

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having tight curls that are not smooth and neat

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a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

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go for and bring back

Question 32

vast

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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originate or come into being

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march out, in a file

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press tightly together or cram

Question 33

descendants

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all of the offspring of a given progenitor

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the flat part of a tool or weapon that has a cutting edge

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a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep

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the act of rotating rapidly

Question 34

barren

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providing no shelter or sustenance

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a compact mass

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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

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a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon

Question 35

perseverance

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persistent determination

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throw with force or recklessness

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a small area set off for special use

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an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

Question 36

penal code

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the legal code governing crimes and their punishment

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

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despite anything to the contrary

Question 37

gruff

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deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or emotion

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a round handle

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structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

Question 38

desolate

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deserted, uninhabited, unoccupied

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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having a flaw

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wash off soap or remaining dirt

Question 39

excavate

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to uncover (something) by digging away and removing the earth that covers it

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a line enclosing a plane area

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

Question 40

counselor

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a person who provides advice

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an awkward, foolish person

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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

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go for and bring back

Question 41

wearily

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tiredly

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press tightly together or cram

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

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an adult female hog

Question 42

scarcity

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a small and inadequate amount

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covering on a piece of furniture

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the flat part of a tool or weapon that has a cutting edge

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disparaging terms for small people

Question 43

despicable

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morally reprehensible

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a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon

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suck milk from the mother's breasts

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frown with displeasure

Question 44

sanitary

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free from filth and pathogens

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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smash or break forcefully

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an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

Question 45

unearth

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recover through digging

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tear or be torn violently

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

Question 46

prospect

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the possibility that something will happen in the future

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throw away as refuse

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structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

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become rosy or reddish

Question 47

forbidden

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excluded from use or mention

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

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having a flaw

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make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

Question 48

recognize

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to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience

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forming or resembling an arch

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pretentious or silly talk or writing

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a line enclosing a plane area

Question 49

ratio

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the relative magnitudes of two quantities

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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

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hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Question 50

befall

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to happen to (someone or something)

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throw with a light motion

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a wide and open space or area, as of land, sea, or sky

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an adult female hog

Question 51

coincidence

Accepted Answer

the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

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disparaging terms for small people

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swell or protrude outwards

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walk with great difficulty

Question 52

mere

Accepted Answer

being nothing more than specified

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a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

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suck milk from the mother's breasts

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strike violently

Question 53

horizon

Accepted Answer

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

Question 54

expel

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force to leave or move out

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drop something with a plopping sound

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a compact mass

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tear or be torn violently

Question 55

preposterous

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inviting ridicule

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be shiny, as if wet

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become rosy or reddish

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having tight curls that are not smooth and neat

Question 56

forlorn

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marked by or showing hopelessness

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partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light

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originate or come into being

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

Question 57

deft

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clever and skillful

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pretentious or silly talk or writing

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move as if through a sieve

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a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep

Question 58

grimace

Accepted Answer

contort the face to indicate a certain mental state

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hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.

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be shiny, as if wet

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cut or impressed into a surface

Question 59

thereafter

Accepted Answer

after that, afterwards

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move or strike with a noise

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partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light

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a wide and open space or area, as of land, sea, or sky

Question 60

neglect

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leave undone or leave out

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to put down by force or authority

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walk with great difficulty

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move as if through a sieve

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