Question 1

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

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aberration

Question 2

the quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

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benevolence

Question 3

gentle and kindly.

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benign

Question 4

a beautiful or innocent-looking child.

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cherub

Question 5

sincere affection and kindness.

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cordiality

Question 6

in a strange and frightening manner.

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eerily

Question 7

happening or occurring afterward or as a result.

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ensuing

Question 8

in a careful or cautious manner.

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gingerly

Question 9

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

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indigenous

Question 10

malevolent; very virulent or infectious.

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malignant

Question 11

characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects.

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morbid

Question 12

cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

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mortify

Question 13

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

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perpetrate

Question 14

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

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prowess

Question 15

(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair.

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ramshackle

Question 16

provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

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render

Question 17

unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.

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rigid

Question 18

a key to a mystery or new way of understanding something; originally a granodiorite stele.

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Rosetta Stone

Question 19

understood or implied without being stated.

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tacit

Question 20

a fine lustrous silk or similar synthetic fabric with a crisp texture.

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taffeta

Question 21

move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.

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teeter

Question 22

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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tyranny

Question 23

incapable of being fully explored or understood.

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unfathomable

Question 24

put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

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quell

Question 25

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

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vehement

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