376-425

Question 1

headstrong

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determined to have one’sown way

Question 2

euphony

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pleasing sounds

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vortex

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a flow of fluid around an axis, like a whirlpool

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aviary

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a large enclosure for keeping birds

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incipient

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beginning to appear or be noticed

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medley

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a mixture; an arrangement of songs performed together

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amenity

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pleasantness

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acrid

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harsh, sarcastic

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infatuated

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experiencing an unreasonable passion or attraction

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parched

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very thirsty; dried up b/c of the heat

Question 11

affluence

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wealth

Question 12

spat

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a small argument or dispute

Question 13

reminisce

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to recall the past, esp, fondly

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keen

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having a sharp edge

Question 15

verbatin

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word for word

Question 16

pompous

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characterized by excessive self-importance

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pithy

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relating to the central part of something

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methodical

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done in an orderly, systematic way

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desist

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to cease, to stop

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penchant

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a strong liking

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fastididous

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showing or acting with careful attention to detail

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malaise

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a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness

Question 23

obfuscate

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to make difficult to understand

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sporadic

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occurring irregularly

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concave

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hollowed out, curved inward

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condescend

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to lower oneself to a less formal or less dignified level

Question 27

enigma

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somethin gthat is puzzling

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plight

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sad situation

Question 29

inmpasse

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a dead end

Question 30

ostensible

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outwardly appearing as such

Question 31

sluggish

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lazy

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bland

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having a moderate undisturbed quailty

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hovel

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a small miwrabl dwelling

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compel

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to cause to cccur by pressure

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artisan

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a worker trained or skilled some manner

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impeccable

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flawless

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surmount

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to overcome

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pastoral

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relating to country life

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superfluous

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unnecessary, extra

Question 40

avery

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to turn away

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mandate

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a command

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proscribe

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to prohibit or formid

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consanguity

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a blood relationship

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prone

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tending or likely to do something

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credible

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capable of being bwlieved

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complicity

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involevemnt in a crimr

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kudos

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glory

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fruitlss

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without results

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paucity

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smallness of a numbr

Question 50

sycophant

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one who seeks favor by flattering