Princess Bride Vocabulary Set B

Question 1

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

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contingencies

Question 2

a firmly held belief or opinion

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conviction

Question 3

firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person

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staunchly

Question 4

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

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wary

Question 5

climb, move, or get in/out of something in an awkward way, typically using both hands and feet

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clambered

Question 6

all future generations of people.

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posterity

Question 7

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

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quandary

Question 8

a wicked or cruel person

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fiend

Question 9

dark-skinned

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swarthy

Question 10

the state or quality of being done quickly and effectively

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efficiency

Question 11

not able to be tolerated or endured

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unendurable

Question 12

cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble

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afflicted

Question 13

begin; start.

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contingencies

Question 14

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

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imperiously

Question 15

to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort

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consolingly

Question 16

(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

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dulcet

Question 17

sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)

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privy

Question 18

an absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance

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charades

Question 19

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something

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impediment

Question 20

give strength or energy to

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invigorated

Questions 20