Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding

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What does 'nonchalant' mean?

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Nonchalant means feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

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What does 'scour' mean?

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Scour means to move about quickly in search of something or to clean something thoroughly, often using a rough material.

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What does 'cavort' mean?

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Cavort means to frolic, romp, or leap about in a lively manner.

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What does 'brisk' mean?

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Brisk means energetic, quick, and active.

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What is the meaning of 'peculiar'?

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Peculiar means strange or unusual; different from what is normal.

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What does 'independent' mean?

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Independent means not relying on others for support or control; self-sufficient.

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What does 'distinctive' mean?

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Distinctive means having a quality or characteristic that makes something different or unique.

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What does 'hanker' mean?

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Hanker means to have a strong desire or craving for something.

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What does 'malinger' mean?

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Malinger means to pretend to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty.

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What does 'besiege' mean?

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Besiege means to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or to overwhelm someone with requests or questions.