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1
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Reckon

A

Expect believe or suppose

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Acquired

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To take possession of

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3
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Unbearable

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Incapable of being put up with

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Invade

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Intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, or violate

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5
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Dispel

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To cause to separate and go in different directions

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6
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Garnish

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Tastelessly showy

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7
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Qualm

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Uneasiness about the fitness of an action

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Linger

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Remain present although waning or gradually dying

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Propel

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To cause to move forward with force

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10
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Modest

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Marked by simplicity, having a humble opinion of yourself

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Tactful

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Having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others

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Extract

A

Remove, usually with force or effort

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13
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Ponder

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Reflect deeply on a subject

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14
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Indulge

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Treat with excessive pampering

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15
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Edification

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Uplifting enlightenment

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16
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Fetch

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Go or come after

bring or take back

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17
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Ominous

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Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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18
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Tranquil

A

Not agitated

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19
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Prevail

A

Be larger in number quantity power status or importance

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20
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Prohibited

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Forbidden by law

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21
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Incapable

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Lacking ability

22
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Oblivious

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Lacking conscious awareness of

23
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Acquiescence

A

Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

24
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Uncomfortable

A

Providing or experiencing physical unease

25
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Affection

A

Positive feelings of liking

26
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Despise

A

Look down on with distain

27
Q

Quote

A

Repeat a passage from

28
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Formidable

A

Extremely impressive in strength or excellence

29
Q

Elucidate

A

Make clear and comprehensible

30
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Affluent

A

Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

31
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Convene

A

To meet formally

32
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Scrutiny

A

The act of examining something closely as for mistakes

33
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Turbulent

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Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

34
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Devoid

A

Completely wanting or lacking

35
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Distracted

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Having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

36
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Descent

A

Movement downward

37
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Ambidextrous

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Equally skilled with each hand

38
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Contorted

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Twisted especially in pain or struggle

39
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Courteous

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Characterized by politeness and gracious good manners

40
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Contrary

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Exact opposition

41
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Hostility

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A state of deep-seated ill-will

42
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Involuntary

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Not subject to the control of the will

43
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Detached

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Showing lack of emotional involvement

44
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Recollect

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Recall knowledge from memory

45
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Smother

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Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

46
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Exodus

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I Journey by a group to escape from a hostile environment

47
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Volition

A

The act of making a choice

48
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Expunge

A

Remove by erasing or crossing out

or if as by drawing a line

49
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Conscience

A

Motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles

50
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Grope

A

Feel about uncertainly or blindly

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