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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?
a strong feeling that something is going to happen, esp. something unpleasant
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What does the word sophisticated (adj) mean?
having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge; complicated
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What does the word unfathomable (adj) mean?
impossible to understand; incomprehensible
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What does the word adequate (adj) mean?
suitable or enough for a requirement; good enough
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What does the word apprehensive (adj) mean?
fearful of what may be coming
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What does the word disposition (n) mean?
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?
deeply upset; disturbed with painful feelings
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What does the word enhance (v) mean?
to increase or improve in value, desirability, or attractiveness
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What does the word palpable (adj) mean?
easily felt or sensed; noticeable; obvious
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What does the recollection (n) mean?
a memory
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What does the word utopia (n) mean?
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?
a natural ability
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What does the word chastise (v) mean?
to punish severely; to criticize harshly
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What does the word remorse (n) mean?
a feeling of deep regret or guilt for past wrongs
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What does the word transgression (n) mean?
a violation of a rule or law; crossing a limit
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What does the word avert (v) mean?
to turn away (usually one’s eyes); to prevent something from happening
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What does the word benign (adj) mean?
favorable; of a mild type or character; not cancerous
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What does the word confide (v) mean?
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?
to come together into a group or crowd; gather
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What does the word conviction (n) mean?
a strong belief or opinion
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What does the word diminsh (v) mean?
to become gradually less (as in size or importance); to dwindle
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What does the word exuberant (adj) mean?
joyfully enthusiastic (enthusiastic means filled with excitement)
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What does the word gravitate (v) mean?
to move toward something
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What does the word indulgent (adj) mean?
tending to give in to someone’s desires; lenient
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What does the word meticulous (adj) mean?
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
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What does the word obsolete (adj) mean?
no longer produced or used; out of date
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What does the word prohibit (v) mean?
to formally forbid something by law or rule
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What does the word relinquish (v) mean?
to give up; to release
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What does the word serene (adj) mean?
showing complete calm
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What does the word solemn (adj) mean?
serious and dignified in appearance or behavior
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What does the word array (n) mean?
a large number; a variety; an assortment
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What does the word assuage (v) mean?
to lessen or make easier to bear; to soothe
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What does the word augment (v) mean?
to increase esp. in size, amount, or degree
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What does the word ecstatic (adj) mean?
extremely happy or excited; elated
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What does the word emphatic (adj) mean?
said with emphasis
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What does the word implore (v) mean?
to call upon with a humble request; beseech (to beg)
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What does the word invigorating (adj) mean?
giving life and energy to
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What does the word perceive (v) mean?
to become aware of through the senses and esp. through sight
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What does the word skeptical (adj) mean?
filled with doubt about something
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What does the word wary (adj) mean?
very cautious; on guard against danger or trickery
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What does the word conspiracy (n) mean?
a secret plan by a group to do something illegal or harmful
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What does the word earnest (adj) mean?
having or showing a serious attitude; not light or playful
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What does the word massive (adj) mean?
large and heavy; extremely large
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What does the word mortified (adj) mean?
embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
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What does the word ornate (adj) mean?
decorated in a fancy way
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What does the word timid (adj) mean?
feeling or showing a lack of courage or self-confidence; easily frightened
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What does the word illogical (adj) mean?
lacking sense or clear reasoning; irrational
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What does the word jostle (v) mean?
to run or knock against so as to jar; push roughly
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What does the word leisurely (adj) mean?
unhurried or relaxed
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What does the word mesmerized (adj) mean?
fascinated; hypnotized; intensely focused
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What does the word urgent (adj) mean?
requiring immediate action or attention
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What does the word vivid (adj) mean?
very strong or bright
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What does the word wail (v) mean?
to cry out in pain, anger, or sadness; to sob
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What does the word confer (v) mean?
to have discussions; to exchange opinions
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What does the word eternity (n) mean?
time that is (or seems to be) endless
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What does the word feeble (adj) mean?
lacking physical strength, esp. as a result of age or illness
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What does the word imprudent (adj) mean?
unwise; foolish; reckless
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What does the word impudent (adj) mean?
not showing due respect for another person; insubordinate; smart-alecky
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What does the word indecipherable (adj) mean?
not able to be read or understood
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What does the word merciful (adj) mean?
having or showing mercy (kindness & gentleness); compassionate
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What does the word profound (adj) mean?
deep; intense or extreme (e.g., profound relief; profoundly disturbing; profound change)
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What does the word proverb (n) mean?
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?
not moving or not intended to be moved
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What does the word vulnerable (adj) mean?
capable of being physically or emotionally wounded; open to attack or damage
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What does the word arbritrary (adj) mean?
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
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What does the word dissipate (v) mean?
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?
hard to find or capture
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What does the word loathe (v) mean?
to feel extreme disgust for; to hate
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What does the word orchestrate (v) mean?
to arrange or direct a situation for desired effect; to make something happen
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What does the word preposterous (adj) mean?
making little or no sense; absurd
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What does the word raucous (adj) mean?
behaving in a rough and noisy way
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What does the word resist (v) mean?
to struggle against someone or something; to try to prevent from happening
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What does the word witty (adj) mean?
quick with verbal humor; amusing

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