Question 1

etched

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cut or impressed into a surface

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having existed from the beginning

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unpleasantly loud and harsh

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praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable

Question 2

snap

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move or strike with a noise

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place someone into legal custody or prison

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laugh at with contempt and derision

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being the one previously spoken of

Question 3

stamp down

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to put down by force or authority

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in the manner of someone eager to fight

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causing disapproval or protest

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filled with wonder and delight

Question 4

pierce

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penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

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force to go away

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an extravagantly enthusiastic review

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blunt and ill-tempered

Question 5

haze

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dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility

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friendly and open and willing to talk

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move ahead steadily

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be in an agitated emotional state

Question 6

swish

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

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known widely and usually unfavorably

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a person with an antisocial personality disorder

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draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment

Question 7

pitchfork

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a pronged, long-handled tool for lifting hay

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someone's main enemy

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suffering from or characterized by erroneous beliefs

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marked by casual unconcern or indifference

Question 8

intently

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with strained or eager attention

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

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a special way of doing something

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openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Question 9

busted

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out of working order

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group of people related by blood or marriage

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

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place on top of

Question 10

lid

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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.

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thrash about

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a feeling of annoyance

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

Question 11

evict

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expel from one's property or force to move out

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a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed

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

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great merriment

Question 12

startle

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surprise greatly

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to defeat someone completely

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make happy or satisfied

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thunderous verbal attack

Question 13

jab

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poke or thrust abruptly

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an unusually gifted or intelligent person

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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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move in a twisting or contorted motion

Question 14

gash

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a wound made by cutting

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

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speak haltingly: stutter

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a swaggering show of courage

Question 15

throbbing

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pounding or beating strongly or violently

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a feeling of sympathetic understanding

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to blend or mix together

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breathe excessively hard and fast

Question 16

callus

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a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure

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lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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use up, as resources or materials

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very eager, ready, or excited about something

Question 17

penetrating

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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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a low, continuous sound

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a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something

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speak in a slow and drawn out way

Question 18

sniff

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inhale audibly through the nose

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a meeting for the public discussion of some topic

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feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

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

Question 19

trail

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a track or mark left by something that has passed

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a small recess opening off a large room or garden

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scold or reprimand severely or angrily

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working together or making plans together in secret

Question 20

spill

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flow, run or fall out and become lost

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the state of being in poor or damaged condition

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the desire to see others suffer

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

Question 21

clasp

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hold firmly and tightly

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pose a question

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intense adverse criticism

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a long period of hard work or effort

Question 22

latch

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spring-loaded doorlock that can be opened from the outside

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

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treat with excessive indulgence

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great merriment

Question 23

venom

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toxin secreted by animals

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quieted and brought under control

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a relief from harm or discomfort

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spring back; spring away from an impact

Question 24

hearth

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

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humorously sarcastic or mocking

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characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

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totally perplexed and mixed up

Question 25

slant

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lie obliquely

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a young offender

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the most direct route

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someone who insists on something

Question 26

clutch

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take hold of; grab

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hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion

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lacking conscious awareness of

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react in an offended or angry manner

Question 27

moan

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an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

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subtly skillful handling of a situation

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answer back

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the act of giving relief in affliction

Question 28

recede

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retreat

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the state of being in working order and ready for operation

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

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laugh boisterously, laugh loudly

Question 29

shrill

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

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look with amazement

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a composition for orchestra and a soloist

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drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

Question 30

twitch

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make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

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brief and to the point

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a violently fast stream of water or other liquid

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a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)

Question 31

wharf

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a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

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morally degraded

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officer of the court employed to execute writs and processes

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

Question 32

pier

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

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blunt and unfriendly or stern

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the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

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arrange and integrate in the mind

Question 33

clod

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a compact mass

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morally justified

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be a mystery to

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speak in a harsh, grating voice

Question 34

frizzy

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having tight curls that are not smooth and neat

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loud confused noise from many sources

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give personal assurance; guarantee

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conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

Question 35

bob up

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originate or come into being

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filled with a great quantity

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having a difficult and contrary disposition

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ring or echo with noise

Question 36

lullaby

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a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep

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a noisy quarrel

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influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

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having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

Question 37

chunk

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a compact mass

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calm by deception

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cheap showy jewelry or ornament

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moving quickly and lightly

Question 38

fling

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throw with force or recklessness

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in a secretive manner

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having or displaying great dignity or nobility

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an angry stare

Question 39

nonetheless

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despite anything to the contrary

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lift or elevate

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a disorderly outburst or tumult

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with strong emotion or zeal

Question 40

predatory animal

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

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spend thoughtlessly; throw away

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conduct legal proceedings against a defendant

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a severe interrogation

Question 41

sprawl

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

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a trait of dignified seriousness

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having your attention fixated as though witchcraft

Question 42

felt

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

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reflect deeply on a subject

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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

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giving or marked by complete attention to

Question 43

lump

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an awkward, foolish person

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a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections

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concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

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a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof

Question 44

vinyl

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

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affected by something overwhelming

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unpleasantly loud and harsh

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destroy or injure severely

Question 45

upholstery

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covering on a piece of furniture

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laugh at with contempt and derision

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the visual perception of a region

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with strained or eager attention

Question 46

scowl

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frown with displeasure

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quivering as from weakness or fear

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causing disapproval or protest

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in a manner that is overly casual or lacking seriousness

Question 47

wreck

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smash or break forcefully

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a chamber connected to other chambers or passageways

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defeat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

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an extravagantly enthusiastic review

Question 48

shrug

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

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set straight or right

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struck with dread, shock, or dismay

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move ahead steadily

Question 49

dump

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throw away as refuse

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a room enclosed largely with glass to allow sunlight in

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move or draw together at a certain location

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draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment

Question 50

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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laugh quietly or with restraint

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marked by casual unconcern or indifference

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in a manner showing embarrassment or shame

Question 51

arced

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forming or resembling an arch

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feeling great rapture or delight

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a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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a special way of doing something

Question 52

peek

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

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acceptance of an unpleasant but inevitable situation

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a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role

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group of people related by blood or marriage

Question 53

toss

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throw with a light motion

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utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

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come into rough contact with while moving

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thrash about

Question 54

bulge

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swell or protrude outwards

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try to gain favor through flattery or deferential behavior

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by surprise

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great merriment

Question 55

slam

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strike violently

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thunderous verbal attack

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in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy

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proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

Question 56

smug

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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

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the configuration of a surface and its features

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move in a twisting or contorted motion

Question 57

plop

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drop something with a plopping sound

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speak haltingly: stutter

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in a manner showing a brooding ill humor

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done or made using whatever is available

Question 58

glisten

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be shiny, as if wet

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fool or hoax

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breathe excessively hard and fast

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characterized by enmity or ill will

Question 59

squint

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

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widely known and esteemed

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use up, as resources or materials

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

Question 60

sift

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move as if through a sieve

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move about in or as if in a predatory manner

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speak in a slow and drawn out way

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exhibit aggressively, swing a weapon in a threatening manner

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