Question 1

clarity

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the quality of being coherent and easily understood

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a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind

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cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

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make a grinding sound by rubbing together

Question 2

plunder

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goods or money obtained illegally

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thin and tattered with age

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fraught with danger

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thickly covered with ingrained dirt

Question 3

gorge

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overeat or eat immodestly

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abundantly filled with especially living things

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in a lazy, casual, or aimless way

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spread by scattering

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bewilderment

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confusion resulting from failure to understand

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extremely hot

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haphazardly

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strict and demanding

Question 5

outcropping

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part of a rock formation that juts above surrounding land

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having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

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hang loosely or laxly

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having or covered with protective points, spines, or thorns

Question 6

convoluted

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highly complex or intricate

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affectedly dainty or refined

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satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

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without a specific goal or focus

Question 7

appealing

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able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

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in a manner expressing sorrow

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marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

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being or suggesting a large dark enclosed space

Question 8

mottled

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having spots or patches of color

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look over carefully or inspect

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offering little or no hope

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lasting for a markedly brief time

Question 9

embedded

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enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass

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optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects

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headgear for a horse

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characteristic of or befitting a person in authority

Question 10

threshold

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the entrance for passing through a room or building

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a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace

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a note that alternates with another note a semitone above it

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muscular and heavily built

Question 11

dank

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unpleasantly cool and humid

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the philosophical study of being and knowing

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untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance

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appeal or request earnestly

Question 12

cautious

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showing careful forethought

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sudden reddening of the face

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furnishing gratification to the senses

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marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

Question 13

consult

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seek information from

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

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characterized by resoluteness and firmness

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filled with melancholy and despondency

Question 14

dawdle

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take one's time; proceed slowly

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beg or request earnestly and urgently

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uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

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any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

Question 15

feeble

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pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

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extreme distress of body or mind

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bringing death

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move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

Question 16

burly

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muscular and heavily built

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an irritable feeling

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an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Question 17

confront

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be face to face with

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shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

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in a manner that is obvious or unmistakable

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a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

Question 18

curt

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brief and to the point

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expressing extreme contempt

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able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

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

Question 19

rummage

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search haphazardly

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someone authorized to conduct religious worship

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be about

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sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

Question 20

frenzied

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excessively agitated

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showing courage and determination in the face of danger

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exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

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in a sincere and serious manner

Question 21

civic

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of or relating or belonging to a city

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painfully desirous of another's advantages

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a crude person lacking culture or refinement

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become faint or more distant

Question 22

unfurl

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unroll, unfold, or spread out

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feelings of excessive pride

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a person unable to read

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rough to the touch

Question 23

upholstery

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covering on a piece of furniture

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strong and sharp, as a taste or smell

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characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

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a law officer with limited authority

Question 24

ponderous

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slow and laborious because of weight

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a severe or trying experience

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use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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a large or extra supply of something

Question 25

regrettable

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deserving or giving rise to disappointment or guilt

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exhibiting politeness and good manners

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bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods

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in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy

Question 26

presume

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take liberties or act with too much confidence

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a flash of light

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spreading out in different directions

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suggestive of friendship or amity; friendly

Question 27

impudence

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the trait of being rude and impertinent

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a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles

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plain and unpretentious

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living quarters provided for public convenience

Question 28

acquainted

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having fair knowledge of

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impressive in appearance

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the act of surrendering power to another

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in a reluctant manner

Question 29

accomplice

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a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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set at a high angle (of a slope)

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a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind

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ride at a smooth three-beat gait

Question 30

abundance

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the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

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a quick look

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fraught with danger

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impossible to subdue

Question 31

amble

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walk leisurely

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mild and pleasant

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cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

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spread by scattering

Question 32

bleary

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tired to the point of exhaustion

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shining intensely

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haphazardly

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thickly covered with ingrained dirt

Question 33

whittle

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cut small bits or pare shavings from

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central part of a car wheel through which the axle passes

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hang loosely or laxly

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in a lazy, casual, or aimless way

Question 34

frustrating

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preventing realization or attainment of a desire

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strict and demanding

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without a specific goal or focus

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a line that touches a curve at only one point

Question 35

wince

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draw back, as with fear or pain

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being or suggesting a large dark enclosed space

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having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

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of or relating to or belonging to cattle

Question 36

flushed

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reddened as if with blood from emotion or exertion

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a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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look over carefully or inspect

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affectedly dainty or refined

Question 37

strut

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walk in a proud, confident way

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optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects

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in a manner expressing sorrow

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weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

Question 38

astonishment

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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

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a note that alternates with another note a semitone above it

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deficient in amount or quality or extent

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offering little or no hope

Question 39

taint

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place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance

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headgear for a horse

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an instrument from which a person is executed by hanging

Question 40

saunter

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walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

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muscular and heavily built

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capable of being reached

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furnishing gratification to the senses

Question 41

flinch

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draw back, as with fear or pain

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be composed of

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appeal or request earnestly

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characterized by resoluteness and firmness

Question 42

delectable

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extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

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marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

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any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

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a soft thick wormlike larva of certain insects

Question 43

smug

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marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

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extreme distress of body or mind

Question 44

dismay

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

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characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

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beg or request earnestly and urgently

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an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself

Question 45

hunker down

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take shelter

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in a manner that is obvious or unmistakable

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a decorative pin

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move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

Question 46

hasten

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move fast

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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

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feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

Question 47

shrill

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being sharply insistent on being heard

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a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

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having or covered with protective barbs or spines

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be about

Question 48

banner

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long strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising

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in a sincere and serious manner

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expressing extreme contempt

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standing still

Question 49

demonstrator

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someone participating in a public display of group feeling

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a crude person lacking culture or refinement

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full of or marked by indignant ill will

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someone authorized to conduct religious worship

Question 50

commit

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perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

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a person unable to read

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so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

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exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

Question 51

authority

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the power or right to give orders or make decisions

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greatly annoyed; out of patience

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a law officer with limited authority

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become faint or more distant

Question 52

hogwash

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nonsensical or ridiculous speech or writing

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feelings of excessive pride

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giving or marked by complete attention to

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a severe or trying experience

Question 53

gradual

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proceeding in small stages

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having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

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characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

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exhibiting politeness and good manners

Question 54

husky

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deep and harsh sounding

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cause to seem or feel unimportant; belittle

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suggestive of friendship or amity; friendly

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a large or extra supply of something

Question 55

sensible

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showing reason or sound judgment

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bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods

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living quarters provided for public convenience

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a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

Question 56

trowel

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a small hand tool with a handle and metal blade

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in a reluctant manner

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a flash of light

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a thin tuft, piece, or amount of something

Question 57

rickety

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inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

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a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists

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plain and unpretentious

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ride at a smooth three-beat gait

Question 58

egress

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the act or means of going out

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a quick look

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causing irritation or annoyance

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the act of surrendering power to another

Question 59

straggle

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go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way

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made less hopeful or enthusiastic

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set at a high angle (of a slope)

Question 60

expose

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make known to the public information previously kept secret

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impossible to subdue

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alongside each other, facing in the same direction

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