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quench

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to put out, extinguish; to satisfy

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bewilder

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to puzzle completely; confuse

2
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toxic

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poisonous; causing harm

2
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acclaim

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approval or loud applause

2
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flaw

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a slight fault; a defect

3
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homage

A

honor or respect shown publicly

4
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gravity

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the force that makes objects fall toward the center of the Earth

5
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chorus

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a group of people trained to sing together; the part of a song that’s repeated after each verse

6
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grimy

A

very dirty, covered with dirt or soot

7
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robust

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strong or healthy

7
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urgent

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needing fast action or attention

7
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infamous

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having a very bad reputation; famous for something evil

7
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deceased

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dead

8
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astute

A

smart and perceptive

9
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abrupt

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sudden or unexpected

10
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throb

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to pound or beat rapidly or violently; to pulsate or vibrate

10
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authentic

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genuine; real; true

10
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maternal

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of or like a mother

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braggart

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someone who brags a lot

12
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tamper

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to interfere with; to mess with rashly or foolishly

13
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figment

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something that is made up in the mind but has not connection to reality

15
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addict

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a person who becomes dependent on something that is habit-forming

16
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brawl

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a big noisy fight, often involving lots of people

17
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vista

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a distant view or prospect

17
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canny

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smart and careful; watchful of one’s own interests

18
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legitimate

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lawful; according to the laws or rules; genuine or justifiable

18
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magnitude

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the great size or importance of something

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acrid

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sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell

20
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potential

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possible; capable of being or becoming

20
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anonymous

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unknown or unnamed; lacking individuality or character

22
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notify

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to let someone know; to inform

23
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cater

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to try to satisfy the needs of; to supply food and service

24
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illiterate

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unable to read or write

25
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magnetic

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having the power to attract; being able to attract iron

25
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debut

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a first public appearance

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uncertainty

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doubt; the state of being unsure

27
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docile

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well behaved; easy to handle

27
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gaudy

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too flashy and showy

27
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casualty

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a person killed or injured in a war or accident

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bystander

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one who looks on or observes; a person present but not taking part

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mirth

A

joy, fun, and laughter

32
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hurtle

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to move with great speed; to rush violently

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avert

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to turn away; to prevent

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snare

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to trap, catch, or get

36
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downright

A

thoroughly, totally

38
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abate

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to make or become less in amount or intensity

39
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citrus

A

fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes

40
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accelerate

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to speed up, or to cause to speed up

41
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retort

A

a quick or clever reply

42
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prowess

A

great skill or ability

44
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canine

A

of, or relating to, dogs

45
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lavish

A

much more than enough; extravagant

46
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ajar

A

partly open

47
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wince

A

to move back suddenly as though in pain or fear

49
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incredulous

A

not willing to believe something

49
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confront

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to stand up to; to face boldly

51
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peevish

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showing annoyance or irritation; being in a bad mood

52
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trivial

A

of very little importance or value

53
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subtle

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difficult to perceive, barely observable; delicate

55
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dumfound

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to make speechless with amazement

56
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pending

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unfinished; remaining to be decided

57
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rupture

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to break or burst; the act of breaking or bursting

59
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abnormal

A

not normal

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fathom

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to figure out; to understand; to get to the bottom of

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lethal

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causing death or made to cause death

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grim

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gloomy, harsh, and frightening

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orthodox

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in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things, especially relating to religion

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stodgy

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heavy, dull, or boring; old-fashioned

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poised

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balanced or ready for action; calm and controlled

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wary

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cautious and watchful; careful of danger

69
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fruitless

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useless; unsuccessful

70
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saga

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a story of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

71
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narrative

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a story; a detailed report

73
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perceive

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to become aware of through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing

74
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nurture

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to bring up, care for, train, or nourish

76
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conjure

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to make something happen or come into being as though by magic

77
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affliction

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the cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering

78
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utmost

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greatest, highest, farthest

79
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flabbergast

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to surprise or amaze people into a state of shock

80
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radiant

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shining, bright; giving off light or energy

81
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sullen

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silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment

82
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admonish

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to warn against something; to scold someone

83
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aspire

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to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future

84
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climax

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the highest or most intense moment in the course of something

85
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incident

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something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, sometimes one that is a slight problem

86
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prior

A

earlier, former

87
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acquire

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to gain ownership of something; to obtain by one’s own actions

88
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vicious

A

evil, spiteful; painfully severe or extreme

89
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annihilate

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to destroy completely; to leave in utter ruin

90
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firebrand

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a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel