Question 1

incompetence

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lack of ability to do something well

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an introduction to a fictional work

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weak or delicate

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indirect effects of an action — typically negative effects

Question 2

anticipate

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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

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someone who tells a story

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continuously

Question 3

poise

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a calm, confident manner

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in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner

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slow down or cause problems for

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differ; or change

Question 4

eccentric

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strange or unusual

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last (continue to exist through time)

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

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spending time doing nothing; to be still

Question 5

purported

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

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business or place where casks and barrels are made

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good natured and sociable

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determined not to change a decision or belief

Question 6

estate

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the things left by someone who has died

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rising again — as with new strength or popularity

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varied

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(or a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Question 7

uncanny

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

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color slightly

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in a friendly, good-natured manner

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small amount that remains after the rest is gone

Question 8

windfall

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

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unbelieving

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intentional (done on purpose)

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

Question 9

forfeit

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

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abundant (large in quantity or number)

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

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a series of increases; or the amount of the increases

Question 10

pompous

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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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continuing forever without change

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maintain or continue

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Question 11

tentatively

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not done with confidence; uncertain and hesitant

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a person motivated by extreme enthusiasm

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unimportant or trivial

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

Question 12

shrewd

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

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

Question 13

pawn

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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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disgust (showing)

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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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to communicate; Impart; make known

Question 14

procession

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

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useful or skillful in many different ways

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an excess supply

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

Question 15

peddling

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

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huge

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fear

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failure to take proper care in doing something

Question 16

plotting

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

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

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intimidating or impressive

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

Question 17

inscrutable

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difficult to understand; causing people to feel curious or confused

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force; or (more rarely) convince

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obvious despite attempts to hide

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

Question 18

pretentious

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

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badger, to annoy or bother someone in a repeated way

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to push or force (someone or something) into a space that is tight or crowded

Question 19

ungrateful

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

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

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

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to leave (someone) in a place (such as an island) that is difficult or impossible to get away from = strand, leave stranded

Question 20

uppity

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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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informal) to be unable to think clearly, to be amazed or overwhelmed

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to pass into or through

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

Question 21

tenant

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

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rudely; in a nasty manner

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to bring trouble, distress or agitation to

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to play (a guitar or similar instrument) by moving your fingers across the strings

Question 22

luxurious

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very comfortable and expensive

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casually; without energy

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to reduce someone to a lower position in one's eyes or others' eyes; to make someone ashamed or embarrassed

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to be a frequent or regular customer

Question 23

warped

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to twist or bend (something) into a differnet shape

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

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being or exhibiting an omen; foreboding or foreshadowing evil

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stroll; to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way

Question 24

enthusiastic

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feeling or showing strong excitement about something

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

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slow down or cause problems for

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business or place where casks and barrels are made

Question 25

authentic

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real or genuine, not copied or false

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(or a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

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friendly, agreeable, and likable

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

Question 26

corpse

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a dead body

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good natured and sociable

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color slightly

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the ability to known instinctively rather than through reasoning; or the thing that is known in such a way

Question 27

gruesome

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causing horror or disgust

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varied

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

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successful

Question 28

spasm

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a sudden, uncontrolled and often painful tightening of a muscle

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comical in an odd or whimsical manner

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implied or indicated without speaking

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

Question 29

lunatic

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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

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something that projects outward or upward from its surroundings

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great in size, force, extent, or degree

Question 30

longingly

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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

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sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

Question 31

façade

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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

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ring or echo with sound

Question 32

rational

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based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings

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not endowed with life

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

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to communicate; Impart; make known

Question 33

confidential

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secret or private

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quality of speech marked by force and persuasion

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a roof or part of a roof in the form of a dome

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obtain something

Question 34

beckoned

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

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greenhouse for growing and displaying plants

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extremely impressive in strength or excellence

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to be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

Question 35

industrialist

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someone who owns or manages an industry

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dangerously insecure

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

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failure to take proper care in doing something

Question 36

beneficiary

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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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not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

Question 37

will

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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

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feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

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the quality of disagreeing

Question 38

heir

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

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not easy, requiring hard work; hardworking

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characterized by dignity and propriety

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

Question 39

impish

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having or showing a playful desire to cause trouble; mischievous

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to refer to casually or indirectly

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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

Question 40

invalid

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a person who needs to be cared for because of injury or illness

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impossible to determine the meaning of

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make weak

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

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