Question 1

wharf

Accepted Answer

a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

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being nothing more than specified

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characterized by oppressive heat and humidity: hot, sultry

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physically weak

Question 2

pier

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

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move or cause to move energetically or busily

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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

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

Question 3

clod

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a compact mass

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all of the offspring of a given progenitor

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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

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force to leave or move out

Question 4

frizzy

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having tight curls that are not smooth and neat

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threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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inviting ridicule

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providing no shelter or sustenance

Question 5

bob up

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originate or come into being

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dwell on with satisfaction

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marked by or showing hopelessness

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persistent determination

Question 6

lullaby

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a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep

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clever and skillful

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the legal code governing crimes and their punishment

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favoring one person or side over another

Question 7

chunk

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a compact mass

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deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or emotion

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the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety

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contort the face to indicate a certain mental state

Question 8

fling

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throw with force or recklessness

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after that, afterwards

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deserted, uninhabited, unoccupied

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an eccentric elderly man

Question 9

nonetheless

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despite anything to the contrary

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quieted and brought under control

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

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leave undone or leave out

Question 10

predatory animal

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

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humorously sarcastic or mocking

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a person who provides advice

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a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

Question 11

sprawl

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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march out, in a file

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the most direct route

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tiredly

Question 12

felt

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

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a small and inadequate amount

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react in an offended or angry manner

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the act of rotating rapidly

Question 13

lump

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an awkward, foolish person

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subtly skillful handling of a situation

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morally reprehensible

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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

Question 14

vinyl

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

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laugh boisterously, laugh loudly

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free from filth and pathogens

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a small area set off for special use

Question 15

upholstery

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covering on a piece of furniture

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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

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recover through digging

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look with amazement

Question 16

scowl

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frown with displeasure

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the possibility that something will happen in the future

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brief and to the point

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a round handle

Question 17

wreck

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smash or break forcefully

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excluded from use or mention

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morally degraded

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wash off soap or remaining dirt

Question 18

shrug

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

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

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blunt and unfriendly or stern

Question 19

dump

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throw away as refuse

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morally justified

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go for and bring back

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the relative magnitudes of two quantities

Question 20

loosen up

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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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conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

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press tightly together or cram

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to happen to (someone or something)

Question 21

arced

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forming or resembling an arch

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having a difficult and contrary disposition

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the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

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

Question 22

peek

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

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being nothing more than specified

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

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influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

Question 23

toss

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throw with a light motion

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

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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

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cheap showy jewelry or ornament

Question 24

bulge

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swell or protrude outwards

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force to leave or move out

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

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an angry stare

Question 25

slam

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strike violently

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

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inviting ridicule

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lift or elevate

Question 26

smug

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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marked by or showing hopelessness

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conduct legal proceedings against a defendant

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having a flaw

Question 27

plop

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drop something with a plopping sound

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a line enclosing a plane area

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a trait of dignified seriousness

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clever and skillful

Question 28

glisten

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be shiny, as if wet

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giving or marked by complete attention to

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contort the face to indicate a certain mental state

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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

Question 29

squint

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

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an adult female hog

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after that, afterwards

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a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections

Question 30

sift

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move as if through a sieve

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leave undone or leave out

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disparaging terms for small people

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full of or marked by indignant ill will

Question 31

cot

Accepted Answer

a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

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physically weak

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suck milk from the mother's breasts

Question 32

file out

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march out, in a file

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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move or cause to move energetically or busily

Question 33

whirl

Accepted Answer

the act of rotating rapidly

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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

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tear or be torn violently

Question 34

spigot

Accepted Answer

a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

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threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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become rosy or reddish

Question 35

stall

Accepted Answer

a small area set off for special use

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

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dwell on with satisfaction

Question 36

scratchy

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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

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favoring one person or side over another

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pretentious or silly talk or writing

Question 37

knob

Accepted Answer

a round handle

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the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety

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

Question 38

rinse off

Accepted Answer

wash off soap or remaining dirt

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

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an eccentric elderly man

Question 39

mop up

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

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walk with great difficulty

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quieted and brought under control

Question 40

retrieve

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go for and bring back

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secluded; far from populous areas

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humorously sarcastic or mocking

Question 41

jam

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press tightly together or cram

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the most direct route

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not divided or shared with others

Question 42

blade

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

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decrease in size, range, or extent

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react in an offended or angry manner

Question 43

shaft

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

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hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

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subtly skillful handling of a situation

Question 44

dent

Accepted Answer

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

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laugh boisterously, laugh loudly

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grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

Question 45

scoop out

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

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conceal or hide

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look with amazement

Question 46

mound

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

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brief and to the point

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

Question 47

defective

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having a flaw

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

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morally degraded

Question 48

perimeter

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a line enclosing a plane area

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squeeze or press together

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blunt and unfriendly or stern

Question 49

puffy

Accepted Answer

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

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put down by force or authority

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morally justified

Question 50

sow

Accepted Answer

an adult female hog

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cut off or left behind

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conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

Question 51

runt

Accepted Answer

disparaging terms for small people

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having a difficult and contrary disposition

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land and the buildings on it

Question 52

suckle

Accepted Answer

suck milk from the mother's breasts

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influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

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in a hurried manner

Question 53

pop

Accepted Answer

cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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an enclosure of residences and other buildings

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cheap showy jewelry or ornament

Question 54

rip

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tear or be torn violently

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give a solemn statement in a court of law

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an angry stare

Question 55

blush

Accepted Answer

become rosy or reddish

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not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply

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lift or elevate

Question 56

mutter

Accepted Answer

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

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filled with something

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conduct legal proceedings against a defendant

Question 57

baloney

Accepted Answer

pretentious or silly talk or writing

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assume a drooping posture or carriage

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a trait of dignified seriousness

Question 58

dawdle

Accepted Answer

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

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find or declare guilty

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giving or marked by complete attention to

Question 59

expanse

Accepted Answer

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

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

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a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections

Question 60

stagger

Accepted Answer

walk with great difficulty

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cry loudly, as of animals

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full of or marked by indignant ill will

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