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What does it mean to conceive?

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To form a notion or an idea

Often the first step in creative processes.

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Define proposition.

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A suggestion that something be done or thought about

Can be used in various contexts including legal and academic.

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What does it mean to be engaged?

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Occupied with a task

Implies active participation or involvement.

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What is the meaning of endure?

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Continue to exist

Often associated with resilience in difficult situations.

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What does it mean to consecrate?

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To make or declare sacred

Commonly used in religious contexts.

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What does hallow mean?

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To honor as holy or sacred

Often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

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What does it mean to detract?

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To draw away or divert from

Can refer to attention, quality, or value.

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Define devotion.

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Dedication and commitment to a cause

Often linked to strong emotional attachment.

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What does vain mean?

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Without real significance or value

Can refer to actions or pursuits that are self-serving.

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What does perish mean?

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To pass away or disappear

Often used to describe death or extinction.

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What does it mean to convict of a crime?

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To find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

A formal legal determination.

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Who is a convicted offender?

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A person found guilty of a crime

May face penalties according to law.

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What does it mean to practice the death penalty?

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To legally execute someone as punishment

A controversial legal and ethical issue.

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What does it mean to inflict upon (punishment)?

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To impose or cause something unpleasant

Can refer to legal penalties or personal consequences.

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What does it mean to forfeit rights?

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To lose rights as a penalty

Often occurs in legal or disciplinary contexts.

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What does it mean to plead guilty?

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To admit responsibility for a crime

Can lead to a conviction in court.

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What does it mean to sue sb?

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To take legal action against someone in court

Involves claims for compensation or remedy.

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Define fraud.

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Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

A serious offense in legal terms.

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What is forgery?

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The crime of falsely making or altering a document

Often involves legal documents or signatures.

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Define slander.

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Spoken false statements damaging to a person’s reputation

A form of defamation.

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What does it mean to burgle/burglary?

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To illegally enter a building to steal things

A common property crime.

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What are charges?

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Formal accusations made against someone

Essential in criminal proceedings.

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What does it mean to commit a crime?

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To do something illegal

Involves violating laws.

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What does it mean to demand compensation?

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To ask for payment for loss or damage

Often part of legal claims.

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What does it mean to be charged with?
To be formally accused of a crime ## Footnote Initiates legal proceedings.
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Define suspect.
A person believed to have committed a crime ## Footnote Under investigation by law enforcement.
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What is evidence (sg)?
Information or objects used to prove something in court ## Footnote Critical in establishing facts in a case.
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What does it mean to accuse of?
To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal ## Footnote Can lead to legal charges.
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What is a bribe?
Money or gifts given to influence someone dishonestly ## Footnote Considered a corrupt practice.
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What does it mean to press charges against?
To officially accuse someone of a crime ## Footnote Involves legal action by the victim or state.
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What does unintelligible mean?
Not able to be understood ## Footnote Often refers to speech or writing.
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Define libel.
Written false statements damaging to a person’s reputation ## Footnote A form of defamation distinct from slander.
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What does it mean to act in self defense?
Acting to protect oneself from harm ## Footnote Legally justifiable under certain circumstances.
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What does it mean to testify?
To give evidence as a witness in court ## Footnote Crucial part of legal proceedings.
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What is a trial?
A formal examination of evidence in court to decide guilt or innocence ## Footnote Involves judges, juries, and legal representation.
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What is bail?
Money paid to temporarily release an accused person before trial ## Footnote Helps ensure appearance in court.
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What does it mean to convict sb?
To declare someone guilty of a crime ## Footnote Results in legal penalties.
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What does it mean to conceive (in a different context)?
To form or devise an idea or plan ## Footnote Can refer to various creative processes.
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What does it mean to endure (in a different context)?
To suffer patiently or last through difficulty ## Footnote Implies resilience in challenging situations.
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What does it mean to consecrate (in a different context)?
To make or declare something sacred ## Footnote Often used in religious ceremonies.
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What does hallow mean (in a different context)?
To honor as holy or sacred ## Footnote Common in religious contexts.
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What is a score (n)?
A number of points or marks ## Footnote Used in various scoring systems.
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What does score refer to in a group context?
A group or set of twenty ## Footnote Originates from counting systems.
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What is a beacon?
A light or signal used as a guide or warning ## Footnote Often used in navigation.
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What does withering mean?
Causing to dry up or lose freshness ## Footnote Can describe both physical and emotional states.
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What does it mean to cripple?
To deprive of capability for service, strength, efficiency, or wholeness ## Footnote Can refer to physical or metaphorical impairment.
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What are manacles?
Handcuffs or chains used to restrain someone ## Footnote Often associated with imprisonment.
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What does it mean to languish?
To become weak or suffer neglect ## Footnote Often used in emotional or health contexts.
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What does it mean to dramatize?
To exaggerate or present something in a theatrical way ## Footnote Common in storytelling and media.
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What does it mean to fall heir to?
To legally receive property or title from someone who died ## Footnote Involves inheritance laws.
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What does it mean to default?
To fail to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one ## Footnote Can lead to legal consequences.
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What are vault(s)?
Arched structures forming a ceiling or underground burial chambers ## Footnote Common in architecture and burial practices.
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What does hallowed mean?
Regarded as holy or sacred ## Footnote Often used in religious contexts.
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What are quicksands?
Loose, wet sand that yields easily and can trap objects or people ## Footnote Dangerous in certain environments.
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What does sweltering mean?
Oppressively hot or humid ## Footnote Often used to describe weather conditions.
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Define tranquility.
Peacefulness, calmness ## Footnote Often sought after in stressful environments.
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What is a whirlwind?
A rapidly rotating column of air or a very fast event ## Footnote Can refer to both natural phenomena and metaphorical situations.
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What is a threshold?
The entrance or beginning point ## Footnote Often symbolizes new beginnings.
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What does bitterness mean?
Harshness or resentment in feelings or taste ## Footnote Can describe emotional states or flavors.
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What does it mean to degenerate?
To decline in quality or condition ## Footnote Often used in medical or moral contexts.
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What does inextricable/ly mean?
Impossible to separate or escape from ## Footnote Often used in philosophical or complex contexts.
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What is a pledge?
A solemn promise or guarantee ## Footnote Often involves commitments or vows.
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What does it mean to strip of?
To remove something from someone ## Footnote Can refer to rights, possessions, or dignity.
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What does it mean to rob of?
To take something away from someone by force or unfairly ## Footnote Often associated with theft.
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What is a quest?
A long or difficult search for something ## Footnote Commonly used in literature and adventure contexts.
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What does battered mean?
Damaged by repeated blows or hard use ## Footnote Can describe physical objects or emotional states.
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What does staggered mean?
Surprised or shocked; also to walk unsteadily ## Footnote Can refer to both physical and emotional responses.
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What does redemptive mean?
Acting to save or redeem from fault or evil ## Footnote Often used in moral or spiritual contexts.
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What does it mean to wallow?
To indulge in something, especially self-pity or laziness ## Footnote Can have negative connotations.
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What does it mean to exalt?
To praise highly or elevate in rank ## Footnote Common in religious or ceremonial contexts.
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What does crooked mean?
Bent or twisted; dishonest or illegal ## Footnote Can refer to physical shapes or moral character.
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What does it mean to hew out?
To carve or cut something from a material like wood or stone ## Footnote Often involves craftsmanship.
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What does jangling mean?
Making a harsh or discordant ringing sound ## Footnote Often used to describe unpleasant noises.
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Define discord.
Disagreement or lack of harmony ## Footnote Can apply to music, relationships, or general situations.
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What is a hamlet?
A small village ## Footnote Often used in literary contexts.
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What does flattering mean?
Giving compliments, often insincerely ## Footnote Can imply manipulation or insincerity.
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What does oversight mean?
A mistake caused by forgetting or overlooking something ## Footnote Can have significant consequences in various contexts.

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