Question 1

any , smallest blood vessel

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capillary

Question 2

to deprive of energy or strength

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enervate

Question 3

outbreak of a contagious disease

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epidemic

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outer protective layer of skin

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epidermis

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a physical disability

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infirmity

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a disease, ailment, or disorder

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malady

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something that nourishes

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nutrient

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excessive paleness; unnatural paleness

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pallor

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likely to be stricken or infected with or by

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susceptible

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having a strong tendency to cause harm; very severe; poisonous

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virulent

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to cause to decline or decay; to ruin or destroy

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blight

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a violent upheaval; a disaster

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catacylsm

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to destroy; to kill a large part of (but not completely)

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decimate

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the process of decaying or breaking down

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decomposition

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elimination; ridding

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eradication

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widespread destruction

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havoc

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to damage; to spoil the quality of

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mar

Question 18

to do away with completely

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obliterate

Question 19

to pound into a powder; to crush

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pulverize

Question 20

foul from standing still

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stagnant

Question 21

too convinced of one's own importance; overbearingly proud; vain

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arrogant

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timid; hesitant due to lack of self-confidence

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diffident

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interested only in one's own needs or activities; self-centered

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egocentric

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favorable regard; respect

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esteem

Question 25

to feel or display triumphant satisfaction or delight

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gloat

Question 26

the quality of being humble; freedom from false pride

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humility

Question 27

having a moderate estimation of one's own abilities or talents

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modest

Question 28

characterized by an exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance

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pompous

Question 29

to walk or conduct oneself in a conceited manner; to strut

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swagger

Question 30

to call attention to; to boast or brag

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vaunt

Question 31

determine the value of; evaluate; appraise

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assess

Question 32

to pay little or no attention to

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disregard

Question 33

to hold captivated; hold spellbound; charm

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enthrall

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unmindful; inattentive; unobservant; careless

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heedless

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marked by a lack of concern

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indifferent

Question 36

lacking conscious awareness; forgetful

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oblivious

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to hold the attention of; engross

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preoccupy

Question 38

ready or willing to receive something favorable

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receptive

Question 39

to pay close attention to minute (small) detail

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scrutinize

Question 40

watchful; on the alert; wary

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vigilant

Question 41

evaluation of the worth or quality of something

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appraisal

Question 42

mean; shameful; contemptible

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base

Question 43

without pretense or reserve; frank; honest; forthright

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candid

Question 44

a standard by which something is evaluated or judged

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criterion

Question 45

authentic; real

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legitimate

Question 46

of moderate to low quality; ordinary; average

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mediocre

Question 47

having superior value; deserving praise

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meritorious

Question 48

not immediately obvious

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subtle

Question 49

a statement of an obvious truth

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truism

Question 50

to confirm or support; verify; substantiate

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validate

Question 51

state or express positively; affirm

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assert

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not able to be discouraged or threatened; bold

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dauntless

Question 53

savagery; fierceness; barbarity

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ferocity

Question 54

show defiance; show scorn or contempt for

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flout

Question 55

determined to have one's own way

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headstrong

Question 56

sharp; keen; perceptive; smart

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incisive

Question 57

spoken honestly; spoken without reserve; frank

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outspoken

Question 58

foolish disregard for danger

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temerity

Question 59

showing intense emotion or passion; forceful

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vehement

Question 60

pulsing with energy; lively

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vibrant

Question 61

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

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contract

Question 62

take away a part from

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detract

Question 63

something that draws attention away

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distraction

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earnest or urgent request

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entreaty

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