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Downcast

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Looking or directed downward

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Crusade

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A fight for some good cause or against some wrong

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Drastic

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Extreme, serious having major effect

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Engulf

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To swallow up; to cover completely

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Grandeur

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The quality of being, or large and impressive; greatness

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Imbecile

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A very foolish, silly, or stupid person

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Inoperative

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Not working, not effective

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Insignificant

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Have very low meaning or importance

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Novice

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New to an occupation

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Quip

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Short witty remark or reply

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Relent

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To become less harsh or severe

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Resilent

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Either of these two answers are right:

  1. Able to spring back to the original shape, after being stretched, bent or squeezed
  2. Able to recover quickly from sadness, illness, or troubles.
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Retaliate

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To act in return for another’s earlier action, especially a violent or evil one, to seek revenge.

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Shenanigans

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Playful mischief or trickery

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Simultaneous

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At the same time