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v. palpitate
(a) shift from one side of the ship to the other; jib; change course
(b) beat rapidly
(c) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; epitomise
(d) convert ordinary language into code; cipher; cypher; inscribe; write in code
 
n. neophyte
(a) a strong liking; predilection; taste
(b) blatant or sensational promotion; hype; plug
(c) breeze
(d) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
 
n. comestible
(a) any substance that can be used as food; eatable; pabulum; victual; victuals
(b) expression; set phrase
(c) a miniature model of something
(d) an extravagantly enthusiastic review
 
n. fluctuation
(a) the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
(b) coming of Christ
(c) assault; mighty attack
(d) hard monotonous routine work; grind; donkeywork
 
n. progenitor
(a) lawlessness
(b) correct or appropriate behavior; correctitude
(c) a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
(d) an ancestor in the direct line

 

adj. ruddy
(a) relating to or consisting of runes
(b) of a color at the end of the color spectrum; blood-red; carmine; cerise; cherry; crimson
(c) having edges that are jagged from injury; torn
(d) of or relating to a wedding; spousal
 
adj. multilingual
(a) lacking in power or forcefulness; unable
(b) not used up; odd; remaining; unexpended
(c) being or relating to an uncle
(d) using or knowing more than one language
 
n. agenda
(a) a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting); order of business
(b) a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; outcome; result; event; issue
(c) an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
(d) an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
 
n. dupery
(a) outlying areas (as of a city or town)
(b) disparaging terms for small people; peewee; half-pint
(c) something intended to deceive; hoax; humbug; put-on
(d) any system of principles or beliefs
 
adj. effusive
(a) deficient in alertness or activity
(b) capable of being assigned or credited to; imputable; referable
(c) joyously unrestrained; high-spirited
(d) extravagantly demonstrative; gushy

v. palpitate (b) beat rapidly
n. neophyte (d) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
n. comestible (a) any substance that can be used as food; eatable; pabulum; victual; victuals
n. fluctuation (a) the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
n. progenitor (d) an ancestor in the direct line
adj. ruddy (b) of a color at the end of the color spectrum; blood-red; carmine; cerise; cherry; crimson
adj. multilingual (d) using or knowing more than one language
n. agenda (a) a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting); order of business
n. dupery (c) something intended to deceive; hoax; humbug; put-on
adj. effusive (d) extravagantly demonstrative; gushy

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