Question 1

conviction

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firm belief or opinion

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secluded; far from populous areas

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a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

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a platform from the shore that provides access to ships

Question 2

mortified

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humiliated or shamed

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march out, in a file

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a platform built out from the shore into the water

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not divided or shared with others

Question 3

stifling

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suffocating

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decrease in size, range, or extent

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the act of rotating rapidly

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a compact mass

Question 4

prominent

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standing out to be seen easily

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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

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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

Question 5

gritty

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sandy

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originate or come into being

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a small area set off for special use

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grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

Question 6

cliques

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a small exclusive group of people

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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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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

Question 7

luminescence

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seems to be glowing

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a compact mass

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a round handle

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

Question 8

tinge

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tint or slight color

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

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throw with force or recklessness

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wash off soap or remaining dirt

Question 9

ratchet

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to move in degrees

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squeeze or press together

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despite anything to the contrary

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

Question 10

regiment

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a unit of military forces

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any animal that lives by preying on other animals

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put down by force or authority

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go for and bring back

Question 11

coronation

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a ceremony to crown a king or queen

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

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cut off or left behind

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press tightly together or cram

Question 12

vial

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small container made of glass

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

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a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

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land and the buildings on it

Question 13

monstrosity

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something that is huge

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

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in a hurried manner

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an awkward, foolish person

Question 14

chastise

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to discipline or criticize

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

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an enclosure of residences and other buildings

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shiny, tough, and flexible plastic

Question 15

minion

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a follower or subordinate

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

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covering on a piece of furniture

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give a solemn statement in a court of law

Question 16

frazzled

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worn out

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frown with displeasure

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

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not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply

Question 17

retrained

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to be looked again

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smash or break forcefully

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having a flaw

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filled with something

Question 18

precursor

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something that happens before something else

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assume a drooping posture or carriage

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raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

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a line enclosing a plane area

Question 19

skittered

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to glide lightly and quickly

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find or declare guilty

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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

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throw away as refuse

Question 20

deranged

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insane

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an adult female hog

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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

Question 21

gape

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to stare with an open mouth

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forming or resembling an arch

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cry loudly, as of animals

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disparaging terms for small people

Question 22

Flourish

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Something that develops or grows successfully

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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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suck milk from the mother's breasts

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throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Question 23

Dispersed

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Became empty, everyone left

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issue a low, animal-like noise

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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throw with a light motion

Question 24

Meticulously

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Done in a way that shows attention to detail, something that is done very thoroughly

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swell or protrude outwards

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tear or be torn violently

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stunned or confused and slow to react

Question 25

Transatlantic

Accepted Answer

Moving across the Atlantic Ocean

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become rosy or reddish

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a concluding summary

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strike violently

Question 26

disgruntled

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unhappy or displeased

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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move to and fro

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

Question 27

deign

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to give or allow

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pretentious or silly talk or writing

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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

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drop something with a plopping sound

Question 28

dominatrix

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a woman who is in charge, or dominant

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

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a strong flame that burns brightly

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be shiny, as if wet

Question 29

guffawed

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a loud laugh

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

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

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a sheath for carrying a handgun

Question 30

replicated

Accepted Answer

to repeat or duplicate

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move as if through a sieve

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walk with great difficulty

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

Question 31

surgeon

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a physician who specializes in surgery

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secluded; far from populous areas

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characterized by oppressive heat and humidity: hot, sultry

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a small bed that folds up for storage or transport

Question 32

raven

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a large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

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march out, in a file

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not divided or shared with others

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

Question 33

bazaar

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a street of small shops, especially in the Middle East

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decrease in size, range, or extent

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all of the offspring of a given progenitor

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the act of rotating rapidly

Question 34

twangy

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having the sharp, vibrating tone of a plucked string

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hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

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providing no shelter or sustenance

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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

Question 35

brazer

Accepted Answer

a derogatory term for an immigrant

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grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

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a small area set off for special use

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persistent determination

Question 36

sire

Accepted Answer

the male parent of an animal; gentleman of rank or superior status

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conceal or hide

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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

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the legal code governing crimes and their punishment

Question 37

falter

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to hesitate or waiver

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

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deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or emotion

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a round handle

Question 38

cringe

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to cower or shrink back

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wash off soap or remaining dirt

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deserted, uninhabited, unoccupied

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

Question 39

droves

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large crowd

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to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

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

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squeeze or press together

Question 40

condolences

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an expression of sympathy

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put down by force or authority

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a person who provides advice

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go for and bring back

Question 41

mirage

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an optical illusion

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press tightly together or cram

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cut off or left behind

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tiredly

Question 42

incarcerated

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imprisoned

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land and the buildings on it

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

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a small and inadequate amount

Question 43

usurp

Accepted Answer

to take over by force

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

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in a hurried manner

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morally reprehensible

Question 44

chastise

Accepted Answer

to discipline or criticize

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

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an enclosure of residences and other buildings

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free from filth and pathogens

Question 45

unrelenting

Accepted Answer

not stopping or giving up

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recover through digging

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give a solemn statement in a court of law

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take out or up with or as if with a scoop

Question 46

infertile

Accepted Answer

unable to have babies

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not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply

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

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the possibility that something will happen in the future

Question 47

gibberish

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meaningless talk or writing

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filled with something

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having a flaw

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excluded from use or mention

Question 48

unkempt

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messy

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a line enclosing a plane area

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assume a drooping posture or carriage

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

Question 49

immaculate

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very clean, spotless, perfect

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find or declare guilty

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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

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the relative magnitudes of two quantities

Question 50

impish

Accepted Answer

mischievous

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to happen to (someone or something)

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an adult female hog

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

Question 51

immune

Accepted Answer

protected from a disease

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the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

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cry loudly, as of animals

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disparaging terms for small people

Question 52

predisposed

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to be susceptible

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being nothing more than specified

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suck milk from the mother's breasts

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

Question 53

haphazardly

Accepted Answer

randomly

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issue a low, animal-like noise

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound

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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

Question 54

grimaced

Accepted Answer

facial expression showing pain

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stunned or confused and slow to react

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force to leave or move out

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tear or be torn violently

Question 55

sallow

Accepted Answer

sickly yellow color, yellowish, pale, pallid

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a concluding summary

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inviting ridicule

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become rosy or reddish

Question 56

innards

Accepted Answer

internal parts of a body

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marked by or showing hopelessness

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move to and fro

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

Question 57

gargoyles

Accepted Answer

a grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal

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pretentious or silly talk or writing

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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

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clever and skillful

Question 58

nostalgia

Accepted Answer

a wistful yearning for older times

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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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a strong flame that burns brightly

Question 59

coronation

Accepted Answer

the crowing of a king or queen

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

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a sheath for carrying a handgun

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after that, afterwards

Question 60

lacquered

Accepted Answer

a shiny, protective coating

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

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walk with great difficulty

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leave undone or leave out

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