Vocabulary

Question 1

surrounded and under attack

Answer 1

Beleaguered

Question 2

severe; also, self-disciplined

Answer 2

Ascetic

Question 3

person whose extreme devotion to a cause is excessive or unreasonable

Answer 3

Fanatic

Question 4

a clever trick or plot used to deceive others

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Ruse

Question 5

outlined; a dark figure surrounded by light

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Silhouetted

Question 6

deep guilt; a strong feelingof regret

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Remorse

Question 7

the territory or country under the authority of a particular ruler or government

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Dominion

Question 8

to move with a twisting motion

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writhe

Question 9

a large group; crowd

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Horde

Question 10

something created or invented for a particular purpose

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Apparatus

Question 11

calm; peaceful; undisturbed

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Serene

Question 12

relief from sorrow; comfort

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Solace

Question 14

containing a pleasing succession of sounds; in a melodious manner

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Melodiously

Question 15

to rouse to action; get going

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Bestirred

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to shine with a soft wavering light; glimmer

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Shimmering

Question 17

having little or no education

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Illiterate

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inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust

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Appalling

Question 19

in a manner which depends on chance, circumstances or unknown conditions

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Precariously

Question 20

marked by confusion or bewilderment; dazed

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Bemused

Question 21

not moving; motionless

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Immobile

Question 22

of, relating to or belonging to thecharacteristic of a mother; motherly

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Maternal

Question 23

to prevent or make impossible

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Preclude

Question 24

freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences

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Impunity

Question 25

to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner

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Accost

Question 26

definitely started; clearly expressed

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Explicit

Question 27

to ask earnestly; beg

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Implore

Question 28

death or destruction

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Immolation

Question 29

the multicolored costume of a court jester or clown

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Motley

Question 30

a wine barrel that holds 126 gallons

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Pipe

Question 31

a mansion or place

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Palazzo

Question 32

to lie at rest, either sleeping or in death

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Repose

Question 33

expert knowledge that qualifies one to pass judgement in a particular area.

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Connoisseurship

Question 34

people who do not belong to a particular group

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Outsiders

Question 35

the act, process, or mode of draining; something drained off

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Drainage

Question 36

to come again to the surface (as of the water)

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Resurfaced

Question 37

not connected; separate; incoherent

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Disconnected

Question 38

a tract of land that has been made available or usable, especially with houses built on it

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Development

Question 39

moving or shining irregularly or unsteadily

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Flickering

Question 40

to spend time idly or foolishly—usually used with off

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Goofing

Question 41

to stumble when walking, like when you are intoxicated

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Staggering

Question 42

of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era; outmoded

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Old-fashioned

Question 43

a shirt or blouse that buttons up high on the chest or neck

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High-buttoned