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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| crimson | deep red |
| alcove | a small part of a room separated from the rest of the room |
| nuisance | an annoying person |
| solemnly | very seriously |
| speculation | a guess |
| sneer | to smile or laugh while making a face showing disgust |
| garish | too showy |
| obliged | to do a favor |
| dregs | the worst part of something |
| foundling | an infant abandoned by unknown parents |
| parapet | a wall of dirt or stone to protect soldiers |
| surplus | extra, what is left over |
| guardian | a person who takes care of something or someone |
| reluctant | showing doubt |
| stronghold | fortress |
| prospectors | someone who explores an area searching for valuable minerals |
| gully | a trench worn in the ground by running water |
| stricken | troubled with sorrow |
| vile | wicked |