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Question		Answer
serendipity start learning		fortunate turn of events
stipend start learning		a regular allowance(of money)
demure start learning		A demure person can be described as polite and a little shy. A demureoutfit is a modest one — think high neckline and low hem.
telltale start learning		(unintentionally) revealing
zenith start learning		the highest point, culmination
thrifty start learning		spending money wisely
amiable start learning		friendly
erratic start learning		unpredictable, strange, and unconventional
mesmerize start learning		to be spellbind or enthrall
pinnacle start learning		the highest point
inundate start learning		To inundate means to quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood. Your bathroom could be inundated with water if the pipes burst, and hopefully your inbox is inundatedwith nice emails on your birthday.
peruse start learning		Traditionally, peruse has meant to read or examine something carefully. But informally, it can have the opposite meaning, to read something casually and quickly
dupe start learning		to trick or swindle, a person who is easily tricked or swindled
demean start learning		to insult; to cause someone to loose dignity or respect
affable start learning		likeable; easy to talk to
candid start learning		straightforward and honest
unnerve start learning		to make nervous
indict start learning		to formally charge or accuse of wrong doing
insolvent start learning		Being insolvent isn't just about being poor. A person or business that's insolvent has no resources, no assets and no way to pay any of the bills. This adjective insolvent is a synonym for bankrupt
telling start learning		having a striking or revealing effect; significant.
acme start learning		When something is at the very peak of perfection, reach for this noun from Greek: acme. A brilliant violinist might reach the acme of her career, but eventually she might become unstrung
censor start learning		to examine and remove objectionable material
dog(ged) start learning		to pursue relentlessly; to hound
variance start learning		the quality of being different
remiss start learning		to be negligent in ones duty; The principal was remiss in her duty to tell parents about the incident at school

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