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zippy

Answer 1

bright, fresh, or lively

Question 2

slick

Answer 2

of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way .smooth and superficially impressive but insincere or shallow. informal a glossy magazine.

Question 3

glib

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(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

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voluble

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speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently

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incessant

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

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coax

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persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something. manipulate (something) carefully into a particular shape or position

Question 7

quill

Answer 7

(also quill feather) any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird.

also quill pen) a pen made from a main wing or tail feather of a large bird by pointing and slitting the end of the shaft.

Question 8

droop

Answer 8

bend or hang downward limply

Question 9

spar

Answer 9

a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship. argue, fight, disagree, differ, be at odds, be at variance, fall out, dispute, squabble,

Question 10

frantic

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wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion: conducted in a hurried, excited, and chaotic way, typically because of the need to act quicklly

Question 11

bright, fresh, or lively

Answer 11

zippy

Question 12

of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way .smooth and superficially impressive but insincere or shallow. informal a glossy magazine.

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slick

Question 13

(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

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glib

Question 14

speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently

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voluble

Question 15

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

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incessant

Question 16

persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something. manipulate (something) carefully into a particular shape or position

Answer 16

coax

Question 17

(also quill feather) any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird.
(also quill pen) a pen made from a main wing or tail feather of a large bird by pointing and slitting the end of the shaft.

Answer 17

quill

Question 18

bend or hang downward limply

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droop

Question 19

a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship. argue, fight, disagree, differ, be at odds, be at variance, fall out, dispute, squabble,

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spar

Question 20

wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion:conducted in a hurried, excited, and chaotic way, typically because of the need to act quicklly

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frantic

Question 21

steep

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of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly

Question 22

pep

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energy and high spirits; liveliness

Question 23

dawdle

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waste time; be slow

Question 24

perspicacious

Answer 24

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

Question 25

sagacious

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having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

Question 26

jinx

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a person or thing that brings bad luck.

Question 27

tack

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thumbtack, pushpin, nail, staple, rivet, stud. cheap, shoddy, or tasteless material approach, way, method; policy, procedure, technique, tactic the boat bowled past on the opposite ~: heading, bearing, course, track, path, line.

Question 28

stitch

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a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting. a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

Question 29

presage

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(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen:

Question 30

muse

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be absorbed in thought:

Question 31

of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly

Answer 31

steep

Question 32

energy and high spirits; liveliness

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pep

Question 33

waste time; be slow

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dawdle

Question 34

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

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perspicacious

Question 35

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

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sagacious

Question 36

a person or thing that brings bad luck.

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jinx

Question 37

thumbtack, pushpin, nail, staple, rivet, stud. cheap, shoddy, or tasteless material approach, way, method; policy, procedure, technique, tactic the boat bowled past on the opposite ~: heading, bearing, course, track, path, line.

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tack

Question 38

a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting. a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

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stitch

Question 39

(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen:

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presage

Question 40

be absorbed in thought:

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muse

Question 41

cocky

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Too confident about yourself in a way that annoys other people.

Question 42

vanquish

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(literary) to defeat somebody in a competition, war, etc.

Question 43

untoward

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unusual and unexpected and usually unpleasant

Question 44

bagatelle bægœtel

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a small unimportant thing, a game played on a board with small balls that you try to hit into holes.

Question 45

b>:k

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to be unwilling to do something or become involved in something because it is difficult, dangerous etc.

Question 46

Bleachers

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N. Amer. a cheap bench seat at a sports arena, typically in an outdoor uncovered stand.

Question 47

blitz

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something which is done with a lot of energy, 2. a sudden attack

Question 48

bullpen

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the part of a baseball field where players practice before the game. 2. extra pitchers

Question 49

charade

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1. a situation in which people pretend that something is true when it is clearly not. 2. a game in which one players acts out the syllables of a word or title and the other players try to guess what it is.

Question 50

dugout

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a rough shelter made by digging a hole in the ground and covering it. a shelter by the side of a football field where a team’s manager, etc can sit and watch the game.

Question 51

Too confident about yourself in a way that annoys other people.

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cocky

Question 52

(literary) to defeat somebody in a competition, war, etc.

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vanquish

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unusual and unexpected and usually unpleasant

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untoward

Question 54

a small unimportant thing, a game played on a board with small balls that you try to hit into holes.

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bagatelle bægœtel

Question 55

to be unwilling to do something or become involved in something because it is difficult, dangerous etc.

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b>:k

Question 56

N. Amer. a cheap bench seat at a sports arena, typically in an outdoor uncovered stand.

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Bleachers

Question 57

something which is done with a lot of energy, 2. a sudden attack

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blitz

Question 58

the part of a baseball field where players practice before the game. 2. extra pitchers

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bullpen

Question 59

1. a situation in which people pretend that something is true when it is clearly not. 2. a game in which one players acts out the syllables of a word or title and the other players try to guess what it is.

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charade

Question 60

a rough shelter made by digging a hole in the ground and covering it. a shelter by the side of a football field where a team’s manager, etc can sit and watch the game.

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dugout

Question 61

dunk

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to put food quickly into a liquid. 2) to push somebody underwater for a short time, as a joke. 3) (in basketball0 to jump very high and put the ball through the basket with great force from above.

Question 62

footwork

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1)The way in which a person moves their feet when playing a sport or dance. 2) The ability to react quickly and skilfully in a difficult situation

Question 63

fumble

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To use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing something or looking for something (He~ with the buttons on his shirt. 2) To have difficulty speaking clearly or finding the right words

Question 64

goalmouth

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The area in front of the goal

Question 65

hardball

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used to refer to a way of behaving, especially in politics, that shows that a person is determined to get what they want.

Question 66

jockstrap

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a piece of men’s underwear worn to support or protect the sexual organs while playing sports

Question 67

lead-off

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being the first in the series

Question 68

pontoon

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1) temporary floating platform built across boats 2) a boat or hollow structure that is one of several used to support a floating platform or bridge.

Question 69

punt

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a long shallow boat with a flat bottom and square ends. 2) a long kick made after dropping the ball with your hands.

Question 70

purse

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to form your lips into a small tight round shape, for example to show disapproval

Question 71

to put food quickly into a liquid. 2) to push somebody underwater for a short time, as a joke. 3) (in basketball0 to jump very high and put the ball through the basket with great force from above.

Answer 71

dunk

Question 72

1)The way in which a person moves their feet when playing a sport or dance. 2) The ability to react quickly and skilfully in a difficult situation

Answer 72

footwork

Question 73

To use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing something or looking for something (He~ with the buttons on his shirt. 2) To have difficulty speaking clearly or finding the right words

Answer 73

fumble

Question 74

The area in front of the goal

Answer 74

goalmouth

Question 75

used to refer to a way of behaving, especially in politics, that shows that a person is determined to get what they want.

Answer 75

hardball

Question 76

a piece of men’s underwear worn to support or protect the sexual organs while playing sports

Answer 76

jockstrap

Question 77

being the first in the series

Answer 77

lead-off

Question 78

1) temporary floating platform built across boats 2) a boat or hollow structure that is one of several used to support a floating platform or bridge.

Answer 78

pontoon

Question 79

a long shallow boat with a flat bottom and square ends. 2) a long kick made after dropping the ball with your hands.

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punt

Question 80

to form your lips into a small tight round shape, for example to show disapproval

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purse

Question 81

rappel

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to go down a steep cliff or rock while attached to a rope

Question 82

relay

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to receive and send information, to broadcast

Question 83

slog

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1) to work hard and steadily, especially sth that takes a long time,is boring, difficult, etc. 2) to walk or travel somewhere steadily, with great effort or difficulty. 3) to hit a ball very hard but often without skill

Question 84

romp

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to play in a happy and noisy way

Question 85

sabre

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a sword with a curved blade

Question 86

steeplechase

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long race with obstacles

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abound

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to exist in large numbers

Question 88

impound

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if the policeor the court ~ something you have, they keep it until it has been decided that you can have it back

Question 89

scruple

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a belief about what is right and wrong that prevents you from doing bad things SYN qualm

Question 90

vagabond

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someone who has no home and travels from place to place SYN tramp

Question 91

to go down a steep cliff or rock while attached to a rope

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rappel

Question 92

to receive and send information, to broadcast

Answer 92

relay

Question 93

1) to work hard and steadily, especially sth that takes a long time,is boring, difficult, etc. 2) to walk or travel somewhere steadily, with great effort or difficulty. 3) to hit a ball very hard but often without skill

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slog

Question 94

to play in a happy and noisy way

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romp

Question 95

a sword with a curved blade

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sabre

Question 96

long race with obstacles

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steeplechase

Question 97

to exist in large numbers

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abound

Question 98

if the policeor the court ~ something you have, they keep it until it has been decided that you can have it back

Answer 98

impound

Question 99

a belief about what is right and wrong that prevents you from doing bad things SYN qualm

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scruple

Question 100

someone who has no home and travels from place to place SYN tramp

Answer 100

vagabond