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What is a reticule?

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A small handbag or purse

Often used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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What is the function of a defibrillator?

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To restore a normal heartbeat by delivering a dose of electric current

Commonly used in medical emergencies.

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What is a rookery?

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A breeding place for birds, especially seabirds

Can also refer to a place where seals or turtles breed.

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Define vociferous.

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Loud and forceful

Often used to describe a person or group expressing opinions.

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What does Carmelite refer to?

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A member of a religious order founded on Mount Carmel

Known for a life of contemplation and prayer.

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What is a cascabel?

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A type of small cannon or a rattlesnake

The term can refer to different things based on context.

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Which river is associated with San Joaquin?

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San Joaquin River

Located in California, it is a key waterway in the region.

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What does cabeza mean in Spanish?

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Head

Often used in various phrases and names in Spanish-speaking cultures.

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What is the meaning of imperator?

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A commander or ruler, especially in ancient Rome

Often associated with military authority.

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What is a physician?

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A medical doctor

Responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses.

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What does it mean to symbolize?

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To represent or stand for something

Often used in literature and art.

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What does camouflaged mean?

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Disguised or hidden to blend in with surroundings

Commonly used in military and nature contexts.

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What is piñon?

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A type of pine tree or its edible seeds

Often found in the southwestern United States.

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What does dysfunctional mean?

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Not operating normally or properly

Often used in context of relationships or systems.

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What is creosote?

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A thick, oily liquid derived from the distillation of organic materials

Used as a preservative in wood and in medicinal applications.

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What does gravelly refer to?

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Consisting of or covered with gravel

Often describes terrain or sound.

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What does keening mean?

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A mournful wailing or lamentation

Traditionally associated with funerals in some cultures.

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What is probation?

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A period of supervised release for an offender

Often used as an alternative to incarceration.

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Define aesthetic.

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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

Can refer to art, design, or personal style.

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Fill in the blank: To _______ means to choke or suffocate.

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suffocate

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What does endowed mean?

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Provided with a quality or talent

Often used in contexts of education or finance.

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What is immunization?

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The process of making a person immune to a disease

Typically achieved through vaccination.

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What are assizes?

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Periodic sessions of court for the trial of serious criminal cases

Historically significant in English legal systems.

24
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What is a stockade?

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A defensive barrier made of strong posts

Often used in military or colonial contexts.

25
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What is a gallipot?

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A small container or jar for holding liquids

Commonly used in pharmacies.

26
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What are the Olympics?

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An international multi-sport event

Held every four years, featuring summer and winter games.

27
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What does miscreant mean?

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A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law

Often used to describe criminals.

28
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What is Aquitaine?

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A historical region in southwestern France

Known for its cultural and economic significance.

29
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What are muttonchops?

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Facial hair styles resembling sideburns

Typically associated with a specific 19th-century fashion.

30
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What does charade mean?

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An act or event that is pretended or deceptive

Commonly used to describe insincerity.

31
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What does relegated mean?

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Reduced in rank or status

Often used in sports or organizational contexts.

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What does conspiratorial mean?

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Having the nature of a conspiracy or secret plan

Often implies secrecy and intrigue.

33
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What is a puppeteer?

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A person who manipulates puppets

Often involved in theatrical performances.

34
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What is the gullet?

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The passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach

Also known as the esophagus.

35
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What does rancid mean?

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Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste, typically due to decomposition

Commonly used to describe spoiled fats or oils.

36
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What does consensus mean?

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General agreement among a group

Often used in decision-making processes.

37
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What are accommodations?

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Adjustments made to meet specific needs

Can refer to lodging or modifications in various contexts.

38
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What is an emblem?

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A symbolic representation or design

Often used to represent organizations or ideas.

39
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What does recoll mean?

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To remember or recollect

Often used in the context of recalling memories.

40
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What is upholstery?

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The work of providing furniture with padding, springs, and fabric

Commonly associated with the furniture industry.

41
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What does effectual mean?

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Having the desired effect; effective

Often used in contexts of policies or actions.

42
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What is an acquaintance?

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A person one knows slightly, but not a close friend

Refers to a more casual relationship.

43
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What is a fandango?

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A lively Spanish dance

Often performed with guitar accompaniment.

44
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What is a puncheon?

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A type of heavy timber or a large cask

Historically used in construction and storage.

45
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What does operant mean?

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Relating to behavior that is influenced by its consequences

Commonly used in psychology and behavior analysis.

46
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What does alighted mean?

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To descend from the air and settle

Often used to describe birds or insects landing.

47
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What is Canterbury known for?

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The seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a historic city in England

Famous for its cathedral and literary significance.

48
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What is a barista?

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A person who prepares and serves coffee drinks

Often found in coffee shops.

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Who are the Choctaws?

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A Native American people originally from the southeastern United States

Known for their rich cultural heritage.

50
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What is a prosecutor?

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A legal representative who brings charges against a defendant in a court of law

Plays a key role in criminal justice.

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What does noncommittal mean?

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Not expressing or revealing commitment or opinion

Often used in contexts of decision-making.

52
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What is a eulogy?

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A speech or tribute in honor of someone who has died

Typically delivered at funerals.

53
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What does regales mean?

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To entertain or amuse someone with stories or anecdotes

Often used in social settings.

54
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What is psychometry?

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The ability to obtain information about an object or person through physical contact

Often associated with paranormal claims.

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