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What does ‘Acclaim’ mean?

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Enthusiastic praise or approval.

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What does ‘Affable’ mean?

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Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

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What does ‘Alcove’ mean?

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A small recessed section of a room.

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What does ‘Amiable’ mean?

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Having a pleasant and friendly manner.

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What does ‘Amenable’ mean?

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Open to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

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What does ‘Apophasis’ mean?

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The rhetorical device of mentioning something by stating that it will not be mentioned.

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What does ‘Arid’ mean?

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Extremely dry or lacking in interest.

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What does ‘Austere’ mean?

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Severe or strict in manner; having no comforts or luxuries.

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What does ‘Auspiciously’ mean?

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In a way that suggests success in the future.

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What does ‘Acolyte’ mean?

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A person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.

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What does ‘Becalmed’ mean?

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Made still or quiet; kept from moving.

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What does ‘Befall’ mean?

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To happen, especially of something bad.

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What does ‘Beguile’ mean?

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To charm or enchant, often in a deceptive way.

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What does ‘Bespoke’ mean?

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Custom-made; tailored specifically for someone.

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What does ‘Candid’ mean?

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Honest, straightforward, and truthful.

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What does ‘Clergymen’ mean?

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Religious leaders or ministers.

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What does ‘Coif’ mean?

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A close-fitting cap; also means to style hair.

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What does ‘Complacent’ mean?

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Self-satisfied to the point of being unaware of possible dangers.

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What does ‘Compile’ mean?

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To collect and assemble information.

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What does ‘Condemnatory’ mean?

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Expressing strong disapproval.

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What does ‘Console’ mean?

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To comfort someone in grief or distress.

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What does ‘Consummated’ mean?

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Completed or fulfilled, especially in a relationship or task.

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What does ‘Conjecture’ mean?

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An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

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What does ‘Conformity’ mean?

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Compliance with standards, rules, and laws.

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What does 'Dexterous' mean?
Skillful, especially with hands or mind.
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What does 'Despotic' mean?
Tyrannical or ruling with absolute power.
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What does 'Despotisms' mean?
Governments ruled by a dictator or tyrant.
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What does 'Discernment' mean?
The ability to judge well.
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What does 'Disinclination' mean?
A reluctance or unwillingness to do something.
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What does 'Dominion' mean?
Control or rule over a territory.
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What does 'Dotes' mean?
Shows excessive love or fondness.
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What does 'Enticement' mean?
The act of attracting someone through temptation.
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What does 'Ethereal' mean?
Extremely delicate, light, or otherworldly.
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What does 'Evangelical' mean?
Related to Christian teachings or enthusiastic preaching.
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What does 'Evanescent' mean?
Fading or disappearing quickly, like mist.
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What does 'Eventide' mean?
Evening time.
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What does 'Exalted' mean?
Raised to a high level in status or praise.
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What does 'Extort' mean?
To obtain something by force or threats.
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What does 'Euthanasia' mean?
The painless killing of a patient with an incurable disease or in an irreversible coma.
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What does 'Fallacy' mean?
A mistaken belief based on faulty reasoning.
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What does 'Flippant' mean?
Lacking seriousness; disrespectful.
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What does 'Foetid' mean?
Having an extremely unpleasant smell.
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What does 'Foray' mean?
A sudden attack or brief attempt at something new.
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What does 'Geomancy' mean?
A method of divination involving earth patterns.
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What does 'Gerbera' mean?
A type of bright, daisy-like flower.
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What does 'Gregarious' mean?
Sociable; enjoying the company of others.
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What does 'Impetus' mean?
A force that makes something happen or move forward.
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What does 'Impious' mean?
Lacking reverence or respect, especially toward religion.
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What does 'Inapt' mean?
Not suitable or appropriate.
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What does 'Inept' mean?
Clumsy or lacking skill.
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What does 'Indifferent' mean?
Not caring one way or another.
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What does 'Inducement' mean?
A motive or incentive to do something.
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What does 'Ingrate' mean?
An ungrateful person.
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What does 'Intermittently' mean?
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous.
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What does 'Infanticide' mean?
The intentional killing of an infant or child.
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What does 'Lamentation' mean?
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
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What does 'Languor' mean?
A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy.
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What does 'Lassitude' mean?
A state of physical or mental weariness.
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What does 'Leprous' mean?
Covered with scales or resembling leprosy.
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What does 'Libel' mean?
A false written statement that damages someone’s reputation.
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What does 'Loquacious' mean?
Tending to talk a lot: Talkative.
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What does 'Macabre' mean?
Disturbing, related to death or horror.
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What does 'Martyr' mean?
Someone who suffers or dies for a cause.
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What does 'Niche' mean?
A comfortable or suitable role, place, or position.
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What does 'Nondescript' mean?
Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
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What does 'Obligation' mean?
A duty or commitment.
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What does 'Obloquy' mean?
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
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What does 'Obscene' mean?
Offensive, often in a vulgar or indecent way.
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What does 'Obstinate' mean?
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion.
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What does 'Oriented' mean?
Aligned or positioned in a particular direction.
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What does 'Parish' mean?
A small administrative district, often with a church.
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What does 'Penitent' mean?
Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.
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What does 'Peripherally' mean?
At the outer edges; not central.
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What does 'Pious' mean?
Devoutly religious.
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What does 'Placebo' mean?
A harmless substance used in medical testing.
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What does 'Poignant' mean?
Evoking deep emotion, especially sadness.
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What does 'Pragmatic' mean?
Practical, rather than idealistic.
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What does 'Prospective' mean?
Expected or likely to happen in the future.
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What does 'Provision' mean?
Supplying something that is needed.
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What does 'Petulant' mean?
Childish, sulky, or bad-mannered.
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What does 'Quiescent' mean?
Inactive or at rest.
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What does 'Quixotic' mean?
Idealistic but impractical.
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What does 'Ragtime' mean?
A style of early jazz music.
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What does 'Reverence' mean?
Deep respect or admiration.
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What does 'Repented' mean?
Felt sorry for past wrongdoings.
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What does 'Ribbing' mean?
Teasing or making fun of someone.
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What does 'Sagacious' mean?
Wise and showing good judgment.
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What does 'Scorbutic' mean?
Relating to scurvy or a vitamin C deficiency.
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What does 'Scrutiny' mean?
Close and detailed examination.
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What does 'Segue' mean?
A smooth transition from one thing to another.
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What does 'Slander' mean?
False spoken statements that damage a reputation.
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What does 'Smiting' mean?
Striking or inflicting harm.
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What does 'Soiree' mean?
An evening party or gathering.
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What does 'Sovereignty' mean?
Supreme power or authority.
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What does 'Spasmodically' mean?
Happening in sudden, brief bursts.
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What does 'Stipulate' mean?
To demand or specify a condition.
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What does 'Stipulation' mean?
A condition or requirement.
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What does 'Subservient' mean?
Overly obedient or submissive.
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What does 'Superfluous' mean?
Unnecessary or excessive.
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What does 'Titular' mean?
Holding a title without real power.
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What does 'Torpid' mean?
Mentally or physically inactive.
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What does 'Trivialities' mean?
Unimportant details.
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What does 'Truculent' mean?
Aggressive or eager to fight.
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What does 'Tureen' mean?
A deep, covered dish for serving soup.
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What does 'Uncanny' mean?
Strange or mysterious in an unsettling way.
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What does 'Unadorned' mean?
Plain and without decoration.
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What does 'Vapid' mean?
Dull, boring, or lacking interest.
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What does 'Vindicate' mean?
To clear from blame or suspicion.
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What does 'Virtuoso' mean?
A highly skilled artist or musician.
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What does 'Yoke' mean?
A wooden crosspiece used to join animals, or a burden.
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What does 'Zealous' mean?
Passionately devoted or enthusiastic.
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What does 'Zenith' mean?
The highest point or peak.

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