Vocab

Question 1

Not strict or harsh in punishing; merciful

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lenient

Question 2

Honesty; strong moral sense

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integrity

Question 3

Horrible; shocking; frightful

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gruesome

Question 4

To support; express approval of, to state in an ad that one supports a product or service, usually for a free

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endorse

Question 5

Dull; not interesting or exciting

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bland

Question 6

To prevent; to avoid

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avert

Question 7

Of or in a city

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urban

Question 8

To light up

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illuminate

Question 9

To cross out or erase; remove

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delete

Question 10

An entertaining short story about an event

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anecdote

Question 11

Obvious; not hidden

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overt

Question 12

Lacking pity; merciless

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ruthless

Question 13

The force of one thing striking another

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impact

Question 14

Chances of success

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prospects

Question 15

To strengthen; add support to

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reinforce

Question 16

To admit or confess

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acknowledge

Question 17

Saying much in a few clear words; brief

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concise

Question 18

Tending to emphasize ideals and principles over practical concerns

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idealistic

Question 19

Something that reduces the effects of a poison or relieves a harmful situation

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antidote

Question 20

Not consistent

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erratic

Question 21

To lose through some fault; to be forced to give up by way of penalty

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forfeit

Question 22

State of mind with respect to confidence and enthusiasm; spirit

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morale

Question 23

Shelter; protection

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refuge

Question 24

To force

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compel

Question 25

A beginner; someone new to a field or activity

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novice

Question 26

To earn money for college, Lonnie felt he had to either join the army or get a Job. He didn't like either.

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alternative

Question 27

Proper; suitable to a situation

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appropriate

Question 28

Very honest; truthful

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candid

Question 29

To do as commanded or asked

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comply

Question 30

Extreme; harsh or intense

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drastic

Question 31

A conversation; the conversation between characters in a story, novel, or play

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dialog

Question 32

To separate from others

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isolate

Question 33

Large in space or amount

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extensive

Question 34

To strengthen

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fortify

Question 35

To remember and talk about the past

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reminisce