Question 1

fathom

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come to understand

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criticizing

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

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unmoving

Question 2

obligations

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a duty

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expression in tone-of-voice

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very bad and unfair treatment

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asking about or looking into

Question 3

contract

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formal legal agreement

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in a manner intended to make fun of

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founded (started)

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delay (until a later time)

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thrifty

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careful and diligent in the use of money or other resources

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make up for something else

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greatest

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a wilderness area starting to be settled

Question 5

mortgages

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real estate loans

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confused or puzzled

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in a manner intended to end bad feelings or build trust

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people motivated by extreme enthusiasm for a cause

Question 6

whim

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a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation

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in spite of what was just said

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(say something) to improve a bad situation

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deceive

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comprehend

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understand — especially to understand it completely

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to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering

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to have difficulty — such as to not know what to do or to move awkwardly on unsure footing

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any system of principles or beliefs

Question 8

contradicted

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disagreed with

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delay in punishment

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serious—without humour or fun

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angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong

Question 9

solemn

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very serious

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pointing to or nodding toward

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clear understanding

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determined not to change a decision or belief

Question 10

defamation

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hurting of someone's reputation through false statements

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used to (adapted to and with an expectation of)

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rules or laws

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say aloud from memory

Question 11

anarchy

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the complete absence of order

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judicial official

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basic rule or belief

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sentenced (assigned legal punishment)

Question 12

boundless

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limitless

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in keeping with or in agreement with what was just stated

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very valuable or important, too valuable or important to be wasted or used carelessly

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use persuasion

Question 13

writ

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an order issued by a court or judicial officer

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preference

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a basic truth or theory, an idea that forms the basis of something

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argue

Question 14

intellectual

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a highly educated person interested in learning and exploring ideas

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told someone about something

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demonstrate love and uncritical affection

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to annoy or make angry — often over a long period of time

Question 15

ascertain

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find out, learn, or determine with certainty (usually by making an effort)

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people related by blood or marriage

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to yield or admit — usually after dispute

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a physical representation of a concept

Question 16

pondering

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thinking deeply or carefully about

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people who are not Christian

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accuse formally of a crime

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religious

Question 17

scrutiny

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careful look or inspection

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narrow outlook

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officially declared a religious leader

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made someone excited about getting something

Question 18

allegedly

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in a way that says that something is true (without proof)

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thinking about or discussing

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place of control

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kept or tried to keep under control

Question 19

afflict

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cause suffering in

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talking so that someone else can write what is said

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little

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a stronghold or fortress

Question 20

discredit

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disgrace or dishonor (damaging his reputation)

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strongly want

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eliminated (got rid of)

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respect or loyalty

Question 21

precisely

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exactly

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cooperated

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of a quality: existing as an inseparable part of something greater

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important

Question 22

bemused

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puzzled or confused

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feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong

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connected or obligated

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spoiled the beauty or purity of something

Question 23

cosmology

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the study of the origin of the universe

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the religious teachings of Jesus from the Bible

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to feel or show that you are very happy about something

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misleading or not trustworthy

Question 24

superficial

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relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating

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undying

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documents authorizing something

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wanting to do something; or made someone want to do something

Question 25

attributes

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characteristics

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gaining favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

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spoiled or contaminated

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a strong desire for something or someone

Question 26

relative

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not absolute attributes and therefore only meaningful in a context

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working in an indirect or hidden way

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English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought there were too many rituals in worship and who stressed hard work above pleasure

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said that something is not true

Question 27

phenomenon

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thing that exists

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related to a group rather than individuals

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not skilled

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something that is owned by a person, business

Question 28

essentially

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basically (relating to the basic nature of something)

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a disastrous event

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the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs

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a political system governed by a single individual

Question 29

lapses

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changes in behavior or state

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block or hinder

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to cause to continue

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in a way that shows irritation or annoyance.

Question 30

inculcation

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teaching or impressing by frequent repetition

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of the most exciting or important part of a series of events

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caused (a reaction)

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hostile

Question 31

redeemed

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saved

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the ship in which the Pilgrims sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620

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unimportant

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a strong feeling of sadness, fear, and loss of hope

Question 32

inquisition

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former investigations of the Roman Catholic Church undertaken to discover and suppress heresy

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disrespect of something considered sacred

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change to something different

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a very bad person

Question 33

cultivating

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developing, growing, or preparing to grow crops

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extreme anger

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overthrow of the old government

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to move slowly with the body close to the ground

Question 34

enthralled

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held spellbound (with full attention captured)

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in a manner that causes much anger or annoyance

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to struggle

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a small group of people who rule

Question 35

alliance

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association formed to support common interests

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line-of-thought

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having or deserving glory, fame, or honor

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an action or way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true.

Question 36

theology

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religious belief

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with a sense of wonder or mystery

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to provide or be a good reason for (something); to prove or show (something) to be just, right

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to tear something off or away from something else, especially with intense, violent force

Question 37

contemporary

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belonging to the present time

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a situation or statement that may be true but is surprising or seems impossible because parts of it seem to contradict each other

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to have a very bad smell

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hold firmly

Question 38

communists

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people who support an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society

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strong belief or trust in someone or something

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in a proud, impressive, or ambitious manner

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solution

Question 39

malign

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speak unfavorably about

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a society governed by religious officials

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to make a legal promise that a statement is true

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to ask for something in a serious and emotional way

Question 40

capitalists

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people who believe in an economic system based on private ownership of property and businesses, and on voluntary exchange in a competitive environment

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purpose

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a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something

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give a false impression of

Question 41

reactionary

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extremely conservative

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stops (something from happening)

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the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny

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to order (someone) not to do something

Question 42

inhumane

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cruel to people or animals

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to break apart and fall down suddenly

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developing or happening now, in progress

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uses of force to suppress unpopular ideas

Question 43

abrogation

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the act of formally abolishing (doing away with) something

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justified

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given the authority or power

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to hold onto something or someone very tightly

Question 44

diabolical

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evil

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the action of returning a military attack; counterattack

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not what is expected, or considered proper

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very old, having lived or existed for a very long time

Question 45

malevolence

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an evil or harmful influence

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an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger, a feeling of being afraid

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to seize (a person) by legal authority or warrant; take into custody

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demonstration

Question 46

arbiter

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someone who settles disputes

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with a desire or tendency

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to have enough courage or confidence to do something, to not be too afraid to do something

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the act of looking at something closely and carefully

Question 47

wily

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tricky

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revenge

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strong feeling of dislike for something that has a very unpleasant appearance, taste, smell

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the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc.; the act of resolving something

Question 48

analogy

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drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

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to try very hard to do or achieve something

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a command from the court — usually to prohibit someone from doing or continuing to do something

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to make something seem uncertain

Question 49

undermining

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weaken gradually

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responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong

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continuous

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embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations

Question 50

indulged

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enjoyed to excess

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legal documents indicating ownership of property

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to officially say that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished

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to provide or be a good reason for (something); to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable

Question 51

condemnation

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expression of strong criticism

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an important rule given by God that tells people how to behave

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hiding or disguising the truth

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agreeing with what is considered morally right or good, fair

Question 52

resurgence

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

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yo say (something) quietly in an unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what you said

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concern about what will happen

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to surround or fill with a quality or influence

Question 53

mores

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(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group

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socially correct or appropriate behavior

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drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired

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the act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god

Question 54

prudent

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sensible and careful (in this case, to not arouse men)

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an important assistant who helps the leader of a government, organization

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a title or form of address given to certain high officials of state, especially ambassadors

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straight (without delay or interruption)

Question 55

laxity

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lack of strictness or strength

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to allow (someone) to do or have something

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group of people who worship together in the same building

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disgust or intense dislike

Question 56

consequent

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following as a result

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kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly

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to officially state the punishment given to (someone) by a court of law

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summoning to be present

Question 57

lascivious

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excessively driven by, demonstrating, or provoking sexual desires

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sub-group

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to stop being strong or successful, to begin to fail or weaken

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to admit that you did something wrong or illegal

Question 58

sensuality

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relating to pleasing the body's senses (in contrast to the intellect) — especially of sexual sensation

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not able or willing to believe something, feeling or showing a lack of belief

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something that is exceptionally bad or detestable

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used to talk in a loving way to or about a child

Question 59

abide

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accept (comply with)

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to cause (someone) to become afraid

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the desire to learn or know more about something or someone

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determined (in this case, determined to get the truth)

Question 60

avidly

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enthusiastically or with great interest

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to continue to do something

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a local church community

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to have interest in knowing or learning something, to think about something with curiosity

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