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1. fracas (’fray-kes) n.—A: fight. B: winter coat. C: drilling operation.
2. milieu (meel-’yer) n.—A: huge number. B: environment. C: French chef.
3. sacrilegious (sak-ree-’li-jes) adj.—A: worthy of worship. B: of all faiths. C: failing to respect.
4. appoggiatura (ah-pah-jeh-’turuh) n.—A: embellishing note. B: statement of regret. C: breakdown.
5. kamikaze (kah-meh-’kah-zee) n.—A: suicidal crasher. B: stand-up comedian. C: labyrinth.
6. cerise (seh-’rees) adj.—A: steeply inclined. B: shade of red. C: cool and calm.
7. vouchsafe (vowch-’sayf) v.— A: swear under oath. B: supply. C: protect.
8. eczema (’eg-zeh-muh) n.—A: itchy skin condition. B: hasty departure. C: former lover.
9. semaphore (’sem-uh-for) n.—A: half circle. B: lover of summer. C: signaling with flags.
10. dulcimer (’duhl-seh-mur) n.—A: stringed instrument. B: period of calm. C: sea…