Question 1

judge to be probable

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reckon

Question 2

extremely hot

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torrid

Question 3

take up mentally

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assimilate

Question 4

characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions

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earnest

Question 5

cause to lose courage

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daunt

Question 6

a hypothesis that has been formed by conjecturing

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speculation

Question 7

lacking grace in movement or posture

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ungainly

Question 8

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

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conviction

Question 9

affected by or full of grief

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woebegone

Question 10

eyesight abnormality in which distant objects appear blurred

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myopia

Question 11

too numerous to be counted

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multitudinous

Question 12

be or become weak, unsteady, or uncertain

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falter

Question 13

a stopping

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cessation

Question 14

impede the movement of

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parry

Question 15

a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil

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talisman

Question 16

showing curiosity

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inquisitive

Question 17

strong and sharp, as a taste or smell

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acrid

Question 18

tending to obstruct or cause harm

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inimical

Question 19

prevent the progress or free movement of

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hamper

Question 20

make an effort or attempt

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essay

Question 21

a long, loud, emotional howl or cry

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ululation

Question 22

urge with or as if with a prod

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goad

Question 23

fix firmly

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ensconce

Question 24

a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing

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cordon

Question 25

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

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bramble

Question 26

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

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wary

Question 27

an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

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epaulette

Question 28

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

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gilt

Question 29

swell from or as if from internal pressure

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distend

Question 30

lasting for a markedly brief time

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fleeting

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