Question 1

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

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abide

Question 2

fraught with danger

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parlous

Question 3

a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials

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loam

Question 4

a window framework that is hinged on one side

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casement

Question 5

someone who listens attentively

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auditor

Question 6

extremely repulsive or unpleasant

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odious

Question 7

hold spellbound

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enthrall

Question 8

play or run boisterously

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gambol

Question 9

ask for or request earnestly

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beseech

Question 10

mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

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commend

Question 11

group of people related by blood or marriage

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kindred

Question 12

the greatest or utmost degree

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extremity

Question 13

censure severely or angrily

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rebuke

Question 14

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

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cur

Question 15

a solemn pledge of fidelity

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troth

Question 16

mistake one thing for another

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confound

Question 17

inviting ridicule

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preposterous

Question 18

the act of treating with contempt

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derision

Question 19

the event of being born

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nativity

Question 20

a notable achievement

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exploit

Question 21

leave or give, especially by will after one's death

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bequeath

Question 22

spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily

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sojourn

Question 23

express a negative opinion of

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disparage

Question 24

payment or reward, as for service rendered

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recompense

Question 25

someone who assists in a plot

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confederate

Question 26

sing or play with trills

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warble

Question 27

an emblem, insignia, or symbol on a coat of arms

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heraldry

Question 28

into parts or pieces

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asunder

Question 29

be persistent, refuse to stop

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persevere

Question 30

be an obstacle to

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hinder

Question 31

a malicious woman with a fierce temper

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vixen

Question 32

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

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officious

Question 33

a noisy fight

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fray

Question 34

done by design

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willful

Question 35

complain bitterly

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rail

Question 36

direct one's course or way

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wend

Question 37

something indicating the approach of something or someone

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harbinger

Question 38

keep company with

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consort

Question 39

an abject coward

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recreant

Question 40

spot, stain, or pollute

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defile

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