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Question 1

disabuse

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v. to free from a misconception or error in thought

Question 2

nuance

Answer 2

n. a small difference

Question 3

homogenous

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adj. composed of similar or identical parts

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hackneyed

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adj. overdone or cliché

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discern

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v. to see clearly

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harangue

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v. to speak with intense emotions
n. a rant

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hone

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v. to perfect
v. to sharpen

Question 8

dilettante

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n. an amateur
n. a patron of the arts

Question 9

hieroglyphic

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adj. difficult to understand, mysterious

Question 10

occlude

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v. to close or block off
v. to combine opposite surfaces

Question 11

discomfit

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v. to unsettle
v. to upset or prevent from succeeding

Question 12

obstinate

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adj. stubborn

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nonplussed

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adj. confused

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dirge

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n. a mournful song

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noxious

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adj. harmful in a physical or moral way

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hedonism

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n. dedication to pursuing pleasure

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husband

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v. to conserve

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hallmark

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n. a unique, identifying trait
n. a mark used to indicate the purity of certain metals

Question 19

disaffect

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v. to make someone lose loyalty or affection

Question 20

obsequious

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adj. very submissive and flattering

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obviate

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v. to anticipate and prevent
v. to make obsolete

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heretical

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adj. differing from official beliefs

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tan

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v. to whip
v. to make leather out of animal hide

Question 24

dilate

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v. to widen or enlarge
v. to give a long speech on a subject

Question 25

obdurate

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adj. stubborn; inflexible and unyielding
adj. emotionally cold; not compassionate