Question 1

repercussions

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indirect effects of an action — typically negative effects

Question 2

incessantly

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continuously

Question 3

vary

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differ; or change

Question 4

endure

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last (continue to exist through time)

Question 5

adamant

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determined not to change a decision or belief

Question 6

resurgence

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

Question 7

remnant

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small amount that remains after the rest is gone

Question 8

incredulous

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unbelieving

Question 9

copiously

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abundant (large in quantity or number)

Question 10

sustain

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maintain or continue

Question 11

breadth

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the distance between two sides; or the range of variety — especially a broad range of knowledge

Question 12

reprieve

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delay or halt punishment; or a warrant granting such — especially a death sentence

Question 13

intuition

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the ability to known instinctively rather than through reasoning; or the thing that is known in such a way

Question 14

prosperous

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successful

Question 15

glut

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an excess supply

Question 16

gargantuan

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huge

Question 17

formidable

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intimidating or impressive

Question 18

transparent

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obvious despite attempts to hide

Question 19

resentment

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a feeling of anger or unhappiness at having to accept something not liked

Question 20

sever

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to split something into two unconnected parts — usually by cutting

Question 21

environment

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surrounding situation

Question 22

petty

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insignificant

Question 23

prominent

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easily noticed

Question 24

angst

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a strong, unspecific feeling of anxiety — usually due to philosophical/psychological outlook

Question 25

demise

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death or the end of something — especially a slow ending

Question 26

opus

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a musical composition, writing, or another work of art — especially a musical composition numbered per composer

Question 27

seduce

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persuade someone to want something (often sex or love) by tempting with something desired

Question 28

jaded

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dulled interest due to excessive previous experience

Question 29

camouflage

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hide something by making it blend in with its surroundings; or hide the truth

Question 30

nonchalance

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calmness and lack of concern

Question 31

hapless

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unlucky or unfortunate — often making others feel pity

Question 32

migrate

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move from one place to another

Question 33

slander

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lie in such a way as to damage the reputation of another; or the lies told

Question 34

decisive

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firm

Question 35

testify

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provide evidence of something — especially oral evidence in court

Question 36

anguish

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extreme pain, suffering, or distress

Question 37

subdue

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control or put down by force or intimidation

Question 38

literally

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an intensifier (to intensify what follows)

Question 39

gaunt

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very thin and bony — often from hunger or as though having been worn to the bone

Question 40

appealingly

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in a manner that asks for help

Question 41

temerity

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boldness to say something others consider rude or upsetting

Question 42

agony

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intense suffering

Question 43

preserve

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keep as they were

Question 44

treason

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an act of betrayal

Question 45

rue

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to feel sadness and regret

Question 46

repent

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feel regret for having done wrong and resolve to be a better person in the future

Question 47

vindication

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to be shown to be right or justified in taking prior action

Question 48

prelude

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something that comes before and leads to something else

Question 49

torture

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the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something

Question 50

torment

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extreme physical or mental pain

Question 51

despair

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the feeling of no longer having any hope

Question 52

wretched

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very unhappy, ill, very bad or unpleasant

Question 53

simultaneously

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at the same time

Question 54

trail

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a path through a forest, field, etc

Question 55

apparition

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ghostlike figures

Question 56

clamor

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to ask for or demand something in a loud way

Question 57

shelter

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a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need assistance, or  a place to live

Question 58

erect

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straight up and down

Question 59

feign

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to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)

Question 60

tension

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a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax

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