Question 1

surrounded by; in the middle of

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amidst

Question 2

sorry; showing regret

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apologetic

Question 3

apart from; except for

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barring

Question 4

confused; bewildered

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bemused

Question 5

turn to

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call on

Question 6

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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contempt

Question 7

a community in which there are close relationships between people

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close-knit community

Question 8

sales window

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counter

Question 9

take severe measures against

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crack down on

Question 10

a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.

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defiance

Question 11

abolish, get rid of

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do away with

Question 12

hanging down; losing strength; becoming weak

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drooping

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highly colored, reddish; excessively ornate, showy

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florid

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shining

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gleaming

Question 15

without enthusiasm or energy

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half-heartedly

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busy and noisy activity

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hustle and bustle

Question 17

to be fair

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in all fairness

Question 18

consider

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look on

Question 19

in a disobedient or naughty way

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mischievously

Question 20

quick and light in movement

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nimble

Question 21

because of a need

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out of necessity

Question 22

abundantly

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profusely

Question 23

determination, firmness of purpose

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resolve

Question 24

prevent people from entering an area or a building

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seal off

Question 25

get rid of

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shake off

Question 26

appear or develop quickly and/or suddenly

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spring up

Question 27

confront; face boldly

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stand up to

Question 28

moving in a clumsy or awkward way

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ungainly

Question 29

dare

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venture

Question 30

think about the future

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look ahead

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