Question 1

described as sharp; shrewd

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acute (adjective)

Question 2

to listen attentively

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hearken (verb)

Question 3

the reluctant acceptance of a bad situation

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resignation (noun)

Question 4

the concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character

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dissimulation (noun)

Question 5

to annoy, frustrate, or worry

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vex (verb)

Question 6

an acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment, wisdom

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sagacity (noun)

Question 7

described as very dark

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black as pitch (adjective)

Question 8

the beetles that make tapping sounds in walls, thought to be the harbinger or sign of death

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death watches (noun)

Question 9

described as smothered; to smother

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stifled (adjective or verb)

Question 10

the soft connective tissue that fills the internal spaces in bone.

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marrow (noun)

Question 11

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

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awe (noun)

Question 12

the chest

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bosom (noun)

Question 13

a house or building and its surrounding property

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premises (noun)

Question 14

the imagination

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fancy (noun)

Question 15

an assumption

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supposition (noun)

Question 16

in an unsuccessful way

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in vain (adverb)

Question 17

to wrap up, cover, or surround completely

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envelop (verb)

Question 18

described as feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief.

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mournful (adjective)

Question 19

described as not seen or noticed

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unperceived (adjective)

Question 20

a narrow crack

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crevice (noun)

Question 21

in a secretive or sneaky manner

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stealthily (adverb)

Question 22

an awful drumming sound

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hellish tattoo (noun)

Question 23

in a cheerful or lighthearted way

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gaily (adverb)

Question 24

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

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vehemently (adverb)

Question 25

to grow gradually less

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waned (verb)

Question 26

to cut, tear, or pull off the limbs of; to divide into pieces

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dismembered (verb)

Question 27

the small wooden beams supporting the floor

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scantlings (noun)

Question 28

the energetic gestures of the hands or arms

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gesticulations (noun)

Question 29

a contemptuous ridicule or mockery

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derision (noun)

Question 30

a smooth manner

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suavity (noun)

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