Question 1

mortify

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(v.) to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering

Question 2

fruitless

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(adj.) not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

Question 3

scurry

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(v.) to run quickly, scamper, hurry

Question 4

wince

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(v.) to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; (n.) the act of drawing back in this way

Question 5

inflammable

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(adj.) easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused

Question 6

sodden

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(adj.) soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless

Question 7

bewilder

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(v.) to puzzle completely, confuse

Question 8

orthodox

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(adj.) in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things

Question 9

wayward

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(adj.) disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

Question 10

alliance

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(n.) a joining together for some common purpose

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