Question 1

a bad, difficult situation or phenomenon present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

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Acute

Question 2

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

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Futile

Question 3

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

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Reticent

Question 4

recognize a distinction; differentiate

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Discriminate

Question 5

well meaning and kindly

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Benevolent

Question 6

stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify

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Conciliate

Question 7

disagreement between people

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Discord

Question 8

devoutly religious. • making a hypocritical display of virtue

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Pious

Question 9

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

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Scrutinize

Question 10

extremely severe or harmful in its effects, bitterly hostile

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Virulent

Question 11

expressed clearly; easy to understand

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Lucid

Question 12

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority

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Anarchy

Question 13

existing or occurring at or on the surface

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Superficial

Question 14

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

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Resolute

Question 15

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

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Servile

Question 16

refuse to accept or be associated with deny the truth or validity of

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Repudiate

Question 17

having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

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Diligent

Question 18

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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Augment

Question 19

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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Aesthetic

Question 20

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

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Prodigal

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