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What does ‘expectant’ mean?

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Eagerly awaiting

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What is a ‘conviction’?

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A strong, unshakeable belief

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What does ‘complacent’ mean?

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Self-satisfied to the point of ignoring problems

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What is a ‘baron’?

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A nobleman

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What does ‘eminent’ mean?

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Highly respected or famous

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What does ‘exquisite’ mean?

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Beautiful in a delicate way

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What does ‘grievous’ mean?

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Causing great suffering

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What does ‘impudent’ mean?

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Bold and disrespectful

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What does ‘eccentric’ mean?

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Unconventional or odd

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What is ‘heresy’?

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A belief against accepted religious views

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What does ‘benevolent’ mean?

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Kind and caring

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What does ‘guise’ refer to?

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An outward appearance, often deceptive

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What is ‘humility’?

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Lack of pride or arrogance

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What does ‘incessant’ mean?

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Continuous, without stopping

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What is ‘contempt’?

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A feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

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What is a ‘fanatic’?

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A person with extreme enthusiasm

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What does ‘courtesy’ mean?

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Polite and respectful behavior

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What is a ‘despot’?

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A cruel ruler with absolute power

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What does ‘foliage’ refer to?

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The leaves of plants

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What does ‘discreet’ mean?

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Careful in speech or actions

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What does ‘derive’ mean?

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To come from

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What does ‘deficient’ mean?

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Lacking something necessary

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What does ‘conjure’ mean?

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To bring into existence, often magically

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What does ‘grandeur’ mean?

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Magnificence or splendor

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What is a 'disciple'?
A follower of a belief
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What is a 'covenant'?
A formal agreement
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What does 'deplore' mean?
To strongly disapprove
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What is 'caprice'?
A sudden, unpredictable change
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What does 'elude' mean?
To escape or avoid
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What does 'habitual' mean?
Regular or customary
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What does 'impertinent' mean?
Bold or rude
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What does 'barren' mean?
Empty or lacking
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What does 'customary' mean?
Usual or typical
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What is 'conjecture'?
A guess based on limited information
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What does 'delude' mean?
To deceive
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What is a 'grave'?
A burial place
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What does 'fallible' mean?
Capable of making mistakes
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What is 'deference'?
Respectful submission
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What does 'exasperate' mean?
To annoy or frustrate
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What does 'brisk' mean?
Fast and energetic
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What does 'censor' mean?
To remove objectionable content
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What does 'envelop' mean?
To surround or cover completely
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What is 'defiance'?
A bold resistance
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What does 'devout' mean?
Deeply religious
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What does 'judicious' mean?
Using good judgment
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What does 'futile' mean?
Pointless or ineffective
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What does 'fatigue' mean?
Extreme tiredness
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What does 'comprehensive' mean?
Covering all aspects
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What does 'exploit' mean?
To use for personal gain
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What does 'genial' mean?
Friendly and pleasant
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What does 'lament' mean?
To express sorrow
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What does 'ghastly' mean?
Horrifying or shocking
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What does 'destitute' mean?
Extremely poor
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What does 'grim' mean?
Serious or threatening
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What does 'impede' mean?
To block or hinder
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What does 'gratify' mean?
To make happy or satisfied
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What does 'insinuate' mean?
To suggest indirectly
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What does 'coarse' mean?
Rough or harsh
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What does 'diligent' mean?
Hardworking and careful
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What does 'feign' mean?
To pretend
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What does 'kindle' mean?
To start a fire
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What does 'discord' mean?
Lack of agreement or harmony
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What does 'ecstasy' mean?
Intense joy or pleasure
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What does 'feeble' mean?
Weak or ineffective
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What does 'indignant' mean?
Angry about something unfair
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What does 'endure' mean?
To go through something difficult
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What does 'envy' mean?
Wanting what someone else has
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What is a 'heathen'?
A person who doesn’t follow a major religion
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What does 'caste' refer to?
A social class system
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What does 'felicity' mean?
Great happiness
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What does 'inclination' mean?
A tendency or preference
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What does 'composition' mean?
The arrangement or structure of something
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What does 'dire' mean?
Extremely serious or urgent
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What does 'imminent' mean?
About to happen
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What does 'fiscal' mean?
Related to money or finance
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What does 'beckon' mean?
To signal or call over
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What does 'diminished' mean?
Made smaller or less
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What does 'contradict' mean?
To say the opposite