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1
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Disposition to do good; a generous gift

A

Benevolence

2
Q

Cause no harm

A

Benign

3
Q

To perplex or confuse

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Bewilder

4
Q

Angels; a beautiful usually winged child: an innocent looking usually chubby and rosy person

A

Cherub

5
Q

Removed or distant

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Aloof

6
Q

Take place afterward

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Ensuing

7
Q

affected or induced by disease; gloomy

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Morbid

8
Q

To put in one’s debt by a favor or service; to do a favor

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Oblige

9
Q

Distinguished bravery; Extraordinary ability

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Prowess

10
Q

Expressed without words or speech; implied

A

Tacit

11
Q

Straying from the right or normal way; deviating

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Aberrant

12
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To approach and speak to often in challenging or aggressive way

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Accost

13
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To make certain,exact , or precise

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Ascertain

14
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To adhere firmly

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Cleave

15
Q

To protect from decay

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Embalm

16
Q

Lacking in strength

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Feeble

17
Q

To engage in contemplation or reflection

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Meditate

18
Q

Impossible to comprehend

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Unfathomable

19
Q

An act or period of watching or surveillance

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Vigil

20
Q

Carving something

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Whittle