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3. an adverb meaning "barely," "hardly," or "almost not," used to indicate that something is only just true or happened just before another event.
4. in a very unhappy, uncomfortable, or inadequate manner
5. to die, expire, or be destroyed, often suddenly or prematurely.
6. to treat someone or something without serious purpose, respect, or care
7. to wake someone from sleep, stir them from inactivity, or provoke a strong emotion/action
11. a child, youth, or young person in the early stages of life, often used informally to refer to someone younger
13. to entertain, occupy the attention, or cause someone to find something funny, enjoyable, or pleasant
14. a culinary technique involving briefly boiling vegetables or fruits, then plunging them into ice water (shocking) to halt cooking
17. the mental capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, planning, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations
18. a person known, but not intimately, representing a "Level 2" or casual social connection
19. in a quick, energetic, or vigorous manner.

1. An executor is a person or entity appointed by a testator (a person writing a will) to manage their estate after death
2. to act in a sad, lonely, abandoned, or hopeless manner
3. thin, narrow, or gracefully slight, often describing a delicate build
4. something strange, unknown, or impossible to explain, often evoking curiosity, awe, or suspense.
8. something causing horror, shock, or fear
9. a risky or uncertain undertaking, typically a new business enterprise, aiming for profit or growth
10. something extremely disgusting, repulsive, or offensive, causing a feeling of extreme aversion or nausea.
12. something that is shaped like a bulb, rounded, spherical, swollen, or bulging
15. to venture to say, suppose, or think something is probable
16. a building or object in a state of ruin, disrepair, or shabby neglect, often due to age or misuse.
20. a special, often intuitive skill, talent, or ability to do something easily and effectively