Question 1

equal

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equivalent-"Knowledge is more than equivalent to force."

Question 2

The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.

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dignity

Question 3

A comparison without using like or as

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Metaphor-"The folly of mistaking a metaphor for a proof..."

Question 4

a person thought to be a source of wisdom or prophecy

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oracle-"...and oneself as an oracle.."

Question 5

in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree

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sickeningly-"Montag's head whirled sickeningly."

Question 6

without pity or compassion

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unmercifully-"He felt beaten unmercifully."

Question 7

written or spoken communication or debate

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discourse-"shall I talk some more...A kind of excellent dumb discourse!"

Question 8

overstated or overdone

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exaggerated-"Captain Beatty...walked with exaggerated slowness to the phone."

Question 9

a position that gives a wide view

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vantage-"...as if it were the last vantage point above a tidal wave."

Question 10

having the form of gas; also, lacking substance or solidity

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gaseous- "..the blast...and suction of the gaseous dragon roaring to life!"

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