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What is to write in a way that can be read
Legibly
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Apocryphal - doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
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What is (of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.
Besieged
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inordinate - unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
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What is Transfigures
Legibly / Ruminated / Transfigures
He ________ into a different person after finishing his test |
What is hopeless/ wretched
Abject
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odious - extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
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What is anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Indignation
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repulsion - a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
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What is dignified
Recluse / Melancholy / Dignified
The girl had a ___________ nature about her and would refuse to participate in childish games |
What is low respect or appearance
disreputable
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austere- severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
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What is a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
Protege
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ruminated - think deeply about something.
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What is precarious
Inordinate / Precarious / Emphatic
He made a ___________ living walking dogs |
What is strict, precise, exact
Stringent
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sedulously - persistently or carefully maintained
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What is the state or quality of being ferocious.
Ferocity
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pedantic- someone who is very concerned with the details of a subject and tends to overly show off their knowledge
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What is stringent
Ferocity / Obscure / Stringent
The teacher's classroom was very ____________ and she would not let anyone do as much as breath |
What is looking exhausted or unwell
Haggard
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sordid - involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
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What is not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Precarious
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Emphatic - showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
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What is apocryphal
Apocryphal / Odious / Protege
The story of bigfoot is something of ____________ around the state. |