Question 1

reprimanding

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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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come to understand

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waiting room

Question 2

undertone

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expression in tone-of-voice

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dividing

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a duty

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asking about or looking into

Question 3

mockingly

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in a manner intended to make fun of

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formal legal agreement

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present in great quantity

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delay (until a later time)

Question 4

compensate

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make up for something else

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greatest

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disrespect or reject as not good enough

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careful and diligent in the use of money or other resources

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perplexed

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confused or puzzled

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serious and solemn

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real estate loans

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in a manner intended to end bad feelings or build trust

Question 6

ameliorate

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(say something) to improve a bad situation

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straight (focusing where stated rather than getting off topic)

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a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation

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deceive

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torment

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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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understand — especially to understand it completely

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argumentative

Question 8

indignant

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angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong

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delay in punishment

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decide

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disagreed with

Question 9

insight

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clear understanding

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a written statement made under oath

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very serious

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determined not to change a decision or belief

Question 10

recite

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say aloud from memory

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used to (adapted to and with an expectation of)

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the crime of willful disrespect for the authority of a court

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hurting of someone's reputation through false statements

Question 11

condemned

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sentenced (assigned legal punishment)

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basic rule or belief

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lying or misleading

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the complete absence of order

Question 12

precious

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

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use persuasion

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limitless

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calls (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Question 13

principle

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

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argue

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an order issued by a court or judicial officer

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transcript (written copy) of answers to questions asked in preparation for a trial

Question 14

dote

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demonstrate love and uncritical affection

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told someone about something

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something claimed

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a highly educated person interested in learning and exploring ideas

Question 15

conceding

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to yield or admit — usually after dispute

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feeling or appraisal of having personally behaved in a morally right or wrong manner

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a physical representation of a concept

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

Question 16

pious

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religious

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thinking deeply or carefully about

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something previously unknown

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accuse formally of a crime

Question 17

ordained

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officially declared a religious leader

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careful look or inspection

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made someone excited about getting something

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struggle or disagreement

Question 18

deliberating

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thinking about or discussing

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impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

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

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kept or tried to keep under control

Question 19

trifle

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little

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indication or demonstration (of character or competence)

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cause suffering in

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talking so that someone else can write what is said

Question 20

covet

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strongly want

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disgrace or dishonor (damaging his reputation)

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evidence for something

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eliminated (got rid of)

Question 21

critical

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important

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exactly

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cooperated

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called to come

Question 22

bound

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connected or obligated

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causes of dissatisfaction / causes dissatisfaction

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feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong

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puzzled or confused

Question 23

gospel

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the religious teachings of Jesus from the Bible

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capable of being heard

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the study of the origin of the universe

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to feel or show that you are very happy about something

Question 24

warrants

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documents authorizing something

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relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating

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undying

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a person who brings a legal action against another in a court of law

Question 25

tainted

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spoiled or contaminated

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characteristics

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a strong desire for something or someone

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loses

Question 26

subtle

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working in an indirect or hidden way

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not absolute attributes and therefore only meaningful in a context

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said that something is not true

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secret agreement or plot

Question 27

ineptly

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not skilled

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thing that exists

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being unknown

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something that is owned by a person, business

Question 28

calamity

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a disastrous event

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basically (relating to the basic nature of something)

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

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criticize

Question 29

obstruct

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block or hinder

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changes in behavior or state

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in a way that shows irritation or annoyance.

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impolite boldness

Question 30

provoked

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caused (a reaction)

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

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teaching or impressing by frequent repetition

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nervousness or worry

Question 31

petty

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unimportant

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perfect (without fault or error)

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saved

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

Question 32

blasphemy

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disrespect of something considered sacred

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

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feeling of uneasiness

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a very bad person

Question 33

wrath

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extreme anger

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work as a lawyer

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developing, growing, or preparing to grow crops

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something that is exceptionally bad or detestable

Question 34

grapple

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to struggle

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disrespect and dislike

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confused or frustrated

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held spellbound (with full attention captured)

Question 35

pretense(=pretence)

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

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having or deserving glory, fame, or honor

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association formed to support common interests

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by the fact itself

Question 36

rip away

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

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religious belief

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complete moral integrity

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

Question 37

stink

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to have a very bad smell

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hold firmly

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belonging to the present time

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calmly

Question 38

grandly

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in a proud, impressive, or ambitious manner

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strong belief or trust in someone or something

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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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admirably wonderful

Question 39

warrant

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to make a legal promise that a statement is true

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demonstrated

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speak unfavorably about

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to ask for something in a serious and emotional way

Question 40

doubt

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a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something

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heartless (cruel lack of concern for other's feelings)

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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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give a false impression of

Question 41

forbid

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to order (someone) not to do something

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extremely conservative

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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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the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth

Question 42

afoot

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developing or happening now, in progress

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to break apart and fall down suddenly

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cruel to people or animals

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adequate (enough)

Question 43

cling

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to hold onto something or someone very tightly

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given the authority or power

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ghostlike figures

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the act of formally abolishing (doing away with) something

Question 44

ancient

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

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the action of returning a military attack; counterattack

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came up with (invented or created)

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evil

Question 45

arrest

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

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

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cunning and deceit

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an evil or harmful influence

Question 46

examination

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the act of looking at something closely and carefully

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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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someone who settles disputes

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indicate or predict the future

Question 47

disgust

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

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tricky

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with disbelief

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

Question 48

strive

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to try very hard to do or achieve something

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to make something seem uncertain

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(looking) as though asking for help

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

Question 49

ashamed

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

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weaken gradually

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challenged

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responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong

Question 50

justify

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

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enjoyed to excess

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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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something that is misleading

Question 51

commandment

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

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loyalty

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agreeing with what is considered morally right or good, fair

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expression of strong criticism

Question 52

mumble

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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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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

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to surround or fill with a quality or influence

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involved

Question 53

worship

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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

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

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intense suffering

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

Question 54

deputy

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

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very surprised — often too surprised to know what to say or do

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

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

Question 55

permit

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to allow (someone) to do or have something

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lack of strictness or strength

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dirty and unkempt

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"spiritually cleansed" in a Christian ceremony

Question 56

sentence

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

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kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly

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virtuous

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following as a result

Question 57

confess

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to admit that you did something wrong or illegal

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

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excessively driven by, demonstrating, or provoking sexual desires

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strongly criticize or accuse publicly

Question 58

poppet

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

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

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real

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

Question 59

curiosity

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the desire to learn or know more about something or someone

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accept (comply with)

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to cause (someone) to become afraid

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undisturbed

Question 60

proceed

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to continue to do something

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

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makes a sound with the voice

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enthusiastically or with great interest

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