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gaunt

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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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feels angry or unhappy about having to accept something not liked

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waiting room

Question 2

inquiring

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asking about or looking into

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dividing

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a duty

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begrudge

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postpone

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delay (until a later time)

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present in great quantity

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formal legal agreement

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polite respect

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utmost

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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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resulting from God's intervention or plan

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conciliatory

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in a manner intended to end bad feelings or build trust

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real estate loans

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serious and solemn

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decreasing

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beguile

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deceive

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causes of complaint

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a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation

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straight (focusing where stated rather than getting off topic)

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floundering

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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

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obviously

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reprieve

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delay in punishment

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decide

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relating to intelligent consideration of ideas

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disagreed with

Question 9

adamant

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determined not to change a decision or belief

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a written statement made under oath

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very serious

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desirous of hurting others

Question 10

accustomed

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used to (adapted to and with an expectation of)

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shown

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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

principle

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basic rule or belief

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careless — especially with regard to a duty

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the complete absence of order

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lying or misleading

Question 12

prevail

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use persuasion

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legally declared to be unable to pay money that is owed

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limitless

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

Question 13

dispute

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argue

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an appropriate size, amount, or degree in relation to something else

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

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an order issued by a court or judicial officer

Question 14

notified

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told someone about something

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supporting

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something claimed

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a highly educated person interested in learning and exploring ideas

Question 15

embodiment

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a physical representation of a concept

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something that serves as evidence — especially a statement at a trial or hearing

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

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

Question 16

indictment

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accuse formally of a crime

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thinking deeply or carefully about

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something previously unknown

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favorable

Question 17

tantalized

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made someone excited about getting something

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points in time

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struggle or disagreement

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careful look or inspection

Question 18

suppressed

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kept or tried to keep under control

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disrespect and dislike

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

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impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

Question 19

dictating

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talking so that someone else can write what is said

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indication or demonstration (of character or competence)

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cause suffering in

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frightening bottomless pit (figurative)

Question 20

purged

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eliminated (got rid of)

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evidence for something

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disgrace or dishonor (damaging his reputation)

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argument

Question 21

conspired

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cooperated

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exactly

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called to come

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wanting to punish someone for causing harm

Question 22

penitence

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feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong

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causes of dissatisfaction / causes dissatisfaction

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puzzled or confused

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"spiritually cleansed" in a Christian ceremony

Question 23

rejoice

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to feel or show that you are very happy about something

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shrivel

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the study of the origin of the universe

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capable of being heard

Question 24

immortal

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undying

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relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating

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

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made loud noise and/or persistent demands

Question 25

longing

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a strong desire for something or someone

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loses

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characteristics

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a subtle hint or indirect suggestion

Question 26

denied

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said that something is not true

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secret agreement or plot

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not absolute attributes and therefore only meaningful in a context

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intimidating or impressive

Question 27

property

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something that is owned by a person, business

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being unknown

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thing that exists

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almost certain to

Question 28

throat

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

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basically (relating to the basic nature of something)

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criticize

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nervousness

Question 29

impatiently

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in a way that shows irritation or annoyance.

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serving in a less important role — sometimes implying excessive submissiveness

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impolite boldness

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changes in behavior or state

Question 30

climactic

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

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nervousness or worry

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teaching or impressing by frequent repetition

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lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them — often too trusting or optimistic

Question 31

desperation

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

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saved

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getting near

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perfect (without fault or error)

Question 32

swine

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a very bad person

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someone or an adjective describing someone who strongly supports a person, group, or idea

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

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feeling of uneasiness

Question 33

confess

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to admit that you did something wrong or illegal

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people who violate moral standards they claim to hold

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work as a lawyer

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developing, growing, or preparing to grow crops

Question 34

precious

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

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confused or frustrated

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not easily angered or upset

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held spellbound (with full attention captured)

Question 35

glorious

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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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false accusation (in this case, against a Proctor)

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by the fact itself

Question 36

justify

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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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complete moral integrity

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pretending to have moral standards while not living up to them

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religious belief

Question 37

cleave

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hold firmly

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someone who deceives others

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belonging to the present time

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calmly

Question 38

faith

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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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a journey to a special place — especially a sacred place for religious purposes

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admirably wonderful

Question 39

plead

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to ask for something in a serious and emotional way

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demonstrated

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in a manner that intentionally angers, challenges, or upsets someone

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speak unfavorably about

Question 40

belie

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give a false impression of

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

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a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) — especially one used for breeding purposes

Question 41

sarcasm

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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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deception (lying or pretending something is true)

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

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extremely conservative

Question 42

collapse

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to break apart and fall down suddenly

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adequate (enough)

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cruel to people or animals

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suddenly

Question 43

empowered

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given the authority or power

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well known for something bad

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ghostlike figures

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the act of formally abolishing (doing away with) something

Question 44

retaliation

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the action of returning a military attack; counterattack

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enormous

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evil

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came up with (invented or created)

Question 45

fear

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

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an evil or harmful influence

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cunning and deceit

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cleverness in dealing with others — especially in business

Question 46

dare

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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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interested in learning about things — often asking many questions

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indicate or predict the future

Question 47

resolution

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

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provide oral evidence (tell a court under oath)

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with disbelief

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tricky

Question 48

cast doubt upon

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to make something seem uncertain

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

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is clearly displayed

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(looking) as though asking for help

Question 49

guilt

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responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong

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challenged

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settle disagreements as an impartial referee

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weaken gradually

Question 50

pardon

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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

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disagreements

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enjoyed to excess

Question 51

just

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agreeing with what is considered morally right or good, fair

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loyalty

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expression of strong criticism

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a false belief

Question 52

steep

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to surround or fill with a quality or influence

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it seems (based on reasoning)

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involved

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

Question 53

exhausted

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

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

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

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intense suffering

Question 54

Excellency

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

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

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dimensions (in this case, of the intensity of the disagreement)

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

Question 55

strive

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to try very hard to do or achieve something

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sharing a boundary

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dirty and unkempt

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lack of strictness or strength

Question 56

mercy

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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

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person, organization, or anything with a separate existence

Question 57

falter

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

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strongly criticize or accuse publicly

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wickedness or immorality

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excessively driven by, demonstrating, or provoking sexual desires

Question 58

incredulous

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

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completely confuse

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

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real

Question 59

frighten

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to cause (someone) to become afraid

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undisturbed

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accept (comply with)

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yields or submits (in this case by doing what she wants—continuing in a calmer manner)

Question 60

wonder

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

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enthusiastically or with great interest

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makes a sound with the voice

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unable to understand the situation

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