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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| flounder | to struggle clumsily or helplessly |
| yearn | to have an earnest or strong desire |
| monotonous | lacking in variety; tediously unvarying |
| excruciating | extremely painful; causing intense suffering |
| intangible | incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch |
| gingerly | with great care or caution; warily |
| imperceptible | very slight, gradual, or subtle |
| manipulation | to manage or influence skillfully, esp. in an unfair manner |
| exceedingly | above and beyond the standard |
| conjecture | expression of opinion |
| speculate | to engage in thought or reflection; meditate |
| tempermental | moody, irritable, or sensitive |
| conflagration | a destructive fire |
| apathetic | not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive |
| poignant | keenly distressing to the feelings |