word wall quiz

Question 1

propensity

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an inclination or natural tendency to behave a particular way

Question 2

aura

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the distinctive atmosphere or surroundings

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amorphous

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without a clearly defined shape or form

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straitlaced

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strict in morals and behaviour

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caveat

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a warning

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demagogue

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a political speaker who seeks support by appealing to popular desires

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castigate

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scold severely

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transgress

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misbehave

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autonomy

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self-government

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aggrandize

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increase the power status or wealth of

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filch

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steal in a casual way

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equitable

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fair and impartial

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transmute

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to change form

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immutable

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unchanging over time

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scourge

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a whip used as punishment

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vicarious

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experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

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heinous

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wicked or evil

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scathing

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scornful

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surreptitious

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secretive

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bizarre

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strange and unusual

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insurgent

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rebel and revolutionary

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flout

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disobey

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brusque

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abrupt in speech or manner

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aspersion

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an attack on someones reputation

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ennui

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a feeling or listlessness and dissatisfaction

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anomalous

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deviating from what is standard or normal, abnormal

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megalomania

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obsession with the exercise of power and dominating others

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cajole

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persuade someone by coaxing

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disabuse

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persuade someone that an idea or belief is mistaken

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extricate

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free from a constraint or difficulty

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gossamer

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a fine filmy substance of cobwebs

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scurrilous

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making or spreading scandalous claims about someone

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remonstrate

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make a forceful protest

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affable

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friendly, good natured

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salutary

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beneficial

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sinecure

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job requiring little or no work

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insular

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uninterested in ideas and cultures, stubborn

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fractious

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irritable and quarrelsome, annoying

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resilient

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able to spring back after bending or stretching

Question 40

repudiate

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refuse to accept or be associated with