Question 1

blistering

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very harsh or powerful

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weak or delicate

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indirect effects of an action — typically negative effects

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an introduction to a fictional work

Question 2

crease

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fold, crinkle, furrow, purcker, groove

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someone who tells a story

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continuously

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Question 3

streamers

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a long, narrow piece of colored paper or plastic that is used as a decoration

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slow down or cause problems for

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in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner

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differ; or change

Question 4

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connected by family ties

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

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spending time doing nothing; to be still

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last (continue to exist through time)

Question 5

perspective

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a way of showing depth or distance in a painting or drawing by making the objects that are far away smaller and making the objects that are closer to the viewer larger

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good natured and sociable

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determined not to change a decision or belief

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business or place where casks and barrels are made

Question 6

distort

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to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of something in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

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varied

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(or a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Question 7

windswept

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exposed to strong winds

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in a friendly, good-natured manner

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small amount that remains after the rest is gone

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color slightly

Question 8

anthropology

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the study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures

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intentional (done on purpose)

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move or cause to move slowly and heavily, typically in a noisy or uneven way

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unbelieving

Question 9

compact

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dense, small; compress, condense, pack down

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a series of increases; or the amount of the increases

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abundant (large in quantity or number)

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making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

Question 10

bulletin

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a quick announcement from an official source about an important piece of news

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

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maintain or continue

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continuing forever without change

Question 11

howl

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to cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

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

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unimportant or trivial

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a person motivated by extreme enthusiasm

Question 12

paperback

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a book that has a thick paper cover

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wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil

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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue

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

Question 13

radiate

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to go out in a direct line from a central point or area; emit, scatter

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to communicate; Impart; make known

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

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disgust (showing)

Question 14

delicate

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fragile;easily broken or damaged

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successful

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obtain something

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tell someone about something

Question 15

pistol

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a small gun made to be aimed and fired with one hand

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an excess supply

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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useful or skillful in many different ways

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