Question 1

persuade

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to cause someone to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

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an introduction to a fictional work

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weak or delicate

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lack of ability to do something well

Question 2

pension

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an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works

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someone who tells a story

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to think of something that will or might happen in the future

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

Question 3

incredulous

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not able or willing to believe something

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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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a calm, confident manner

Question 4

escapade

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an exciting, foolish, or dangerous experience or adventure

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spending time doing nothing; to be still

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strange or unusual

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

Question 5

courtesy

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polite behavior that shows respect for other people

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business or place where casks and barrels are made

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said to be true or real but definitely not true or real

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good natured and sociable

Question 6

summoned

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to order someone to come to a place

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(or a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

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varied

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the things left by someone who has died

Question 7

ringmaster

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a person whose job is to introduce the performers in a circus and to talk to the audience between performances

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strange or unusual in a way this is surprising or difficult to understand

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in a friendly, good-natured manner

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color slightly

Question 8

heritage

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the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation

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

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intentional (done on purpose)

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an unexpected amount of money that you get as a gift, prize, etc.

Question 9

forlorn

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sad and lonely

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

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to lose or give up (something) as a punishment or because of a rule or law

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a series of increases; or the amount of the increases

Question 10

determined

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characterized by great firmness of purpose

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having or showing attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

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continuing forever without change

Question 11

apparently

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seemingly; as far as one can tell

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a person motivated by extreme enthusiasm

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not done with confidence; uncertain and hesitant

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unimportant or trivial

Question 12

content

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satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue

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wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil

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having or showing an ability to understand things and make good judgments; mentally sharp or clever

Question 13

priority

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status established in order of importance or urgency

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disgust (showing)

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1) one of the eight small pieces that have the least value in the game of chess

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to communicate; Impart; make known

Question 14

slight

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small in quantity or degree

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tell someone about something

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2) a person or group that does now have much power and that is controlled by a more powerful person or group

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obtain something

Question 15

secure

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cause to be firmly attached

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a number of people or things that come or happen one after another

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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useful or skillful in many different ways

Question 16

frothy

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emitting or filled with bubbles

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failure to take proper care in doing something

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fear

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to sell (something) usually in small amounts and often by travelling to different places

Question 17

resign

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accept as inevitable

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to burst, break, or tear; or the resultant damage

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

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a secret plan to do something that is usually illegal or harmful

Question 18

acknowledge

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accept to be what is claimed

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a small kitchen or room used for washing dished and other dirty housework

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force; or (more rarely) convince

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difficult to understand; causing people to feel curious or confused

Question 19

exasperation

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a feeling of annoyance

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having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impresive, successful, or important than they really are

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badger, to annoy or bother someone in a repeated way

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of or relating to the skill or activity of giving speeches : of or relating to 
oratory = debating, speechmaking

Question 20

casually

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in an unconcerned manner

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having no definite or clear shape or form = formless, shapeless, vague, undefined

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not feeling or showing thanks for favors, gifts, etc.

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a person who has the legal right or exclusive title to something

Question 21

wardrobe

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a room, closet, or chest where clothes are kept

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acting as if you are more important than you really are; do not have to do what you are told to do, etc.

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to stretch out (your neck) in order to see better

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to pass into or through

Question 22

greengrocer

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a person who wrorks in or owns a store that sells fresh vegetables and fruit

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to bring trouble, distress or agitation to

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rudely; in a nasty manner

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a person or business that pays to use another person's property

Question 23

banister

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a structure like a fence with a bar on top that is built along the side of a set of stairs

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casually; without energy

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very comfortable and expensive

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to be a frequent or regular customer

Question 24

desolate

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lacking the people, plants, animals, etc. that make people feel welcome in a place

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stroll; to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way

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one who has the occupation of temporary possession of lands of another

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to twist or bend (something) into a differnet shape

Question 25

inscription

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words that are written on or cut into a surface

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slow down or cause problems for

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

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feeling or showing strong excitement about something

Question 26

geography

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an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.

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

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

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real or genuine, not copied or false

Question 27

spade

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a tool with a heavy metal blade attachd to a handle that is used for digging

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a dead body

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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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good natured and sociable

Question 28

commotion

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noisy excitement and confusion

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causing horror or disgust

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varied

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successful

Question 29

splendor

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great and impressive beauty

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implied or indicated without speaking

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a sudden, uncontrolled and often painful tightening of a muscle

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

Question 30

frustration

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a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

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something that projects outward or upward from its surroundings

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a person who behaves in a very foolish way

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Question 31

insist

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be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

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a strong desire for something

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to use ingenuity or flattery to convince someone to do something

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unimportant or trivial

Question 32

chaos

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a state of extreme confusion and disorder

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a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation

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men of rank or authority

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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue

Question 33

employ

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engage or hire for work

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based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings

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to communicate; Impart; make known

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condescending to do something that a person believes is below his dignity

Question 34

tartan

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a crisscross design or a cloth having such a design

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secret or private

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quality of speech marked by force and persuasion

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obtain something

Question 35

dismissive

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showing indifference or disregard

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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greenhouse for growing and displaying plants

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to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow

Question 36

presume

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take to be the case or to be true

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pointed projecting front part, frequently associated with a boat or ship

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someone who owns or manages an industry

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failure to take proper care in doing something

Question 37

bound

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a line determining the limits of an area

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a person that receives money or property when someone dies

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having a rich, grandiose sound

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

Question 38

nook

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a secluded place, corner, or recessed area

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feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

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a legal document in which a person states who should receive his/her possessions after he or she dies

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a small kitchen or room used for washing dished and other dirty housework

Question 39

exception

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an instance that does not conform to a rule

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of or relating to the skill or activity of giving speeches : of or relating to 
oratory = debating, speechmaking

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a person who has the legal right to receive property of someone who dies

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characterized by dignity and propriety

Question 40

restriction

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a principle that limits the extent of something

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gradual healing through rest after sickness or injury

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having no definite or clear shape or form = formless, shapeless, vague, undefined

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having or showing a playful desire to cause trouble; mischievous

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