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Question 1

Brazen

Answer 1

bold and without shame

Question 2

obsolete

Answer 2

no longer used, out of date

Question 3

facilitate

Answer 3

to make easier, help forward

Question 4

benevolent

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marked by doing good, well-meaning, kind

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condone

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to regard or treat as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless

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anecdote

Answer 6

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 7

gregarious

Answer 7

a person fond of company, social, outgoing

Question 8

epitome

Answer 8

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Question 9

pejorative

Answer 9

expressing contempt or disapproval, a word expressing contempt or disapproval

Question 10

ignite

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to arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation) or cause to catch fire

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austere

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned

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pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

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stalwart

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loyal, reliable, and hardworking

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consensus

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a general agreement

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omnipotent

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having unlimited power; able to do anything

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tribulation

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a cause of great trouble or suffering

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dubious

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hesitating or doubting, not to be relied upon, suspect

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captivate

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attract and hold the attention of; charm

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coy

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reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive

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verbatim

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in the same words as were used originally, copied or quoted in exactly the same words as were used originally

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excursion

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a short journey or trip, a change in a regular pattern or path

Question 22

insatiable

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impossible to satisfy

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catalyst

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A person or thing that precipitates an event

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tyrant

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a cruel and oppressive ruler

Question 25

vindicate

Answer 25

clear someone of blame or suspicion, show or prove to be right