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What does ‘expectant’ mean?
Eagerly awaiting
What is a ‘conviction’?
A strong, unshakeable belief
What does ‘complacent’ mean?
Self-satisfied to the point of ignoring problems
What is a ‘baron’?
A nobleman
What does ‘eminent’ mean?
Highly respected or famous
What does ‘exquisite’ mean?
Beautiful in a delicate way
What does ‘grievous’ mean?
Causing great suffering
What does ‘impudent’ mean?
Bold and disrespectful
What does ‘eccentric’ mean?
Unconventional or odd
What is ‘heresy’?
A belief against accepted religious views
What does ‘benevolent’ mean?
Kind and caring
What does ‘guise’ refer to?
An outward appearance, often deceptive
What is ‘humility’?
Lack of pride or arrogance
What does ‘incessant’ mean?
Continuous, without stopping
What is ‘contempt’?
A feeling of strong dislike or disrespect
What is a ‘fanatic’?
A person with extreme enthusiasm
What does ‘courtesy’ mean?
Polite and respectful behavior
What is a ‘despot’?
A cruel ruler with absolute power
What does ‘foliage’ refer to?
The leaves of plants
What does ‘discreet’ mean?
Careful in speech or actions
What does ‘derive’ mean?
To come from
What does ‘deficient’ mean?
Lacking something necessary
What does ‘conjure’ mean?
To bring into existence, often magically
What does ‘grandeur’ mean?
Magnificence or splendor