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What does the word bewildered (adj) mean?

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completely puzzled or confused

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what does the word calamity (n) mean?

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an event causing great harm;a disaster

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What does the word chagrin (n) mean?

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a feeling of annoyance or disappointment

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What does the word dwelling (n) mean?

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a house; a place of residence

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What does the word bliss (n) mean?

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complete happiness; joy

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What does the word impoverished (adj) mean?

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poor

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What does the word punctual (adj) mean?

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on time

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What does the word trivial (adj) mean?

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of little worth or importance; insignificant

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What does the word vacant (adj) mean?

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not used or lived in; empty; showing a lack of intelligence

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What does the word apathetic (adj) mean?

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feeling little or no interest in something

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What does the word appalled (adj) mean?

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overcome with shock or horror

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What does the word placid (adj) mean?

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peacefully free of interruption or disturbance; peaceful; calm

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What does the word translucent (adj) mean?

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not transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through

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What does the word unscathed (adj) mean?

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completely unharmed; not injured

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What does the word conceal (v) mean?

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to keep secret; to hide from sight

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What does the word engrossed (adj) mean?

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totally interested or absorbed in something

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What does the word jovial (adj) mean?

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full of happiness; expressing good humor

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What does the word relish (v) mean?

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to enjoy greatly; to be pleased by

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What does the word vigilant (adj) mean?

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alert to signs of danger

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What does the word auspicious (adj) mean?

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favorable; conducive to success

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What does the word belligerent (adj) mean?

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eager to fight or showing eagerness to fight

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What does the word elite (adj) mean?

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a group of people considered to be the best in a society or group, esp. because of their talent, power, or wealth

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What does the word incredulous (adj) mean?

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feeling an inability to believe something; skeptical

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What does the word nonchalant (adj) mean?

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appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm

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What does the word premonition (n) mean?

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a strong feeling that something is going to happen, esp. something unpleasant

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What does the word sophisticated (adj) mean?

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having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge; complicated

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What does the word unfathomable (adj) mean?

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impossible to understand; incomprehensible

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What does the word adequate (adj) mean?

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suitable or enough for a requirement; good enough

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What does the word apprehensive (adj) mean?

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fearful of what may be coming

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What does the word disposition (n) mean?

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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character; a person’s temperament

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What does the word word distraught (adj) mean?

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deeply upset; disturbed with painful feelings

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What does the word enhance (v) mean?

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to increase or improve in value, desirability, or attractiveness

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What does the word palpable (adj) mean?

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easily felt or sensed; noticeable; obvious

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What does the recollection (n) mean?

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a memory

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What does the word utopia (n) mean?

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a place in which everything is perfect, esp. in terms of laws and social conditions

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What does the word aptitude (n) mean?

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a natural ability

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What does the word chastise (v) mean?

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to punish severely; to criticize harshly

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What does the word remorse (n) mean?

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a feeling of deep regret or guilt for past wrongs

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What does the word transgression (n) mean?

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a violation of a rule or law; crossing a limit

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What does the word avert (v) mean?

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to turn away (usually one’s eyes); to prevent something from happening

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What does the word benign (adj) mean?

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favorable; of a mild type or character; not cancerous

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What does the word confide (v) mean?

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to tell someone about a secret matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others; to tell someone in confidence

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What does the word congregate (v) mean?

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to come together into a group or crowd; gather

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What does the word conviction (n) mean?

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a strong belief or opinion

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What does the word diminsh (v) mean?

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to become gradually less (as in size or importance); to dwindle

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What does the word exuberant (adj) mean?

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joyfully enthusiastic (enthusiastic means filled with excitement)

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What does the word gravitate (v) mean?

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to move toward something

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What does the word indulgent (adj) mean?

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tending to give in to someone’s desires; lenient

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What does the word meticulous (adj) mean?

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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What does the word obsolete (adj) mean?

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no longer produced or used; out of date

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What does the word prohibit (v) mean?

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to formally forbid something by law or rule

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What does the word relinquish (v) mean?

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to give up; to release

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What does the word serene (adj) mean?

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showing complete calm

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What does the word solemn (adj) mean?

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serious and dignified in appearance or behavior

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What does the word array (n) mean?

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a large number; a variety; an assortment

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What does the word assuage (v) mean?

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to lessen or make easier to bear; to soothe

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What does the word augment (v) mean?

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to increase esp. in size, amount, or degree

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What does the word ecstatic (adj) mean?

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extremely happy or excited; elated

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What does the word emphatic (adj) mean?

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said with emphasis

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What does the word implore (v) mean?

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to call upon with a humble request; beseech (to beg)

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What does the word invigorating (adj) mean?

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giving life and energy to

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What does the word perceive (v) mean?

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to become aware of through the senses and esp. through sight

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What does the word skeptical (adj) mean?

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filled with doubt about something

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What does the word wary (adj) mean?

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very cautious; on guard against danger or trickery

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What does the word conspiracy (n) mean?

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a secret plan by a group to do something illegal or harmful

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What does the word earnest (adj) mean?

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having or showing a serious attitude; not light or playful

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What does the word massive (adj) mean?

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large and heavy; extremely large

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What does the word mortified (adj) mean?

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embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

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What does the word ornate (adj) mean?

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decorated in a fancy way

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What does the word timid (adj) mean?

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feeling or showing a lack of courage or self-confidence; easily frightened

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What does the word illogical (adj) mean?

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lacking sense or clear reasoning; irrational

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What does the word jostle (v) mean?

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to run or knock against so as to jar; push roughly

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What does the word leisurely (adj) mean?

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unhurried or relaxed

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What does the word mesmerized (adj) mean?

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fascinated; hypnotized; intensely focused

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What does the word urgent (adj) mean?

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requiring immediate action or attention

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What does the word vivid (adj) mean?

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very strong or bright

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What does the word wail (v) mean?

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to cry out in pain, anger, or sadness; to sob

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What does the word confer (v) mean?

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to have discussions; to exchange opinions

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What does the word eternity (n) mean?

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time that is (or seems to be) endless

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What does the word feeble (adj) mean?

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lacking physical strength, esp. as a result of age or illness

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What does the word imprudent (adj) mean?

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unwise; foolish; reckless

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What does the word impudent (adj) mean?

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not showing due respect for another person; insubordinate; smart-alecky

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What does the word indecipherable (adj) mean?

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not able to be read or understood

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What does the word merciful (adj) mean?

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having or showing mercy (kindness & gentleness); compassionate

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What does the word profound (adj) mean?

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deep; intense or extreme (e.g., profound relief; profoundly disturbing; profound change)

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What does the word proverb (n) mean?

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a brief popular saying expressing a wise thought (e.g., an apple a day keeps the doctor away)

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What does the word stationary (adj) mean?

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not moving or not intended to be moved

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What does the word vulnerable (adj) mean?

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capable of being physically or emotionally wounded; open to attack or damage

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What does the word arbritrary (adj) mean?

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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What does the word dissipate (v) mean?

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to spread out to the point of vanishing; to dissolve (e.g., smoke in the air or sugar in a cup of hot water)

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What does the word elusive (adj) mean?

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hard to find or capture

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What does the word loathe (v) mean?

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to feel extreme disgust for; to hate

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What does the word orchestrate (v) mean?

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to arrange or direct a situation for desired effect; to make something happen

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What does the word preposterous (adj) mean?

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making little or no sense; absurd

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What does the word raucous (adj) mean?

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behaving in a rough and noisy way

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What does the word resist (v) mean?

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to struggle against someone or something; to try to prevent from happening

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What does the word witty (adj) mean?

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quick with verbal humor; amusing

English finals flashcards for 8th grade (5 decks)

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