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How do you spell the word describing a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it? (pronounced \'sen-,sȯr\)

How do you spell the word of Latin origin meaning having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone? (pronounced \am'bivələnt\)

How do you spell the word of Arabic origin meaning a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder? (pronounced \'talk\)

How do you spell the word of Asian origin describing a wild dog found in Africa and Asia? (pronounced \'ja-kəl\)

How do you spell the word of French origin meaning a situation in which no progress seems possible? (pronounced \'im-ˌpas\)

How do you spell the word of German origin meaning a dance in which a couple moves in a regular series of three steps? (pronounced \'wȯl(t)s\)

How do you spell the word of Dutch origin meaning a British resident in the former republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State? (pronounced \'āt-ˌlan-dər\)

How do you spell the word of Old English origin meaning the state or condition of not having enough of something? (pronounced \'dərth\)

How do you spell the word of Greek origin meaning a speech that praises someone who has died? (pronounced \'yü-lə-jē\)

How do you spell the word of Italian origin meaning an Italian sauce that is made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, and grated cheese? (pronounced \'pes-(ˌ)tō\)

How do you spell the word of Spanish origin meaning a person who is not a police officer but who tries to catch and punish criminals? (pronounced \,vi-jə-'lan-tē\)

How do you spell the word of Japanese origin meaning a son or daughter of nisei parents who is born and educated in America and especially in the United States? (pronounced \,sän-'sā,\)

How do you spell the word of New World origin describing a large type of deer that lives in northern parts of the world? (pronounced \'ker-ə-,bü\)

How do you spell the word of Arabic origin meaning a small European herb that is used to flavor food? (pronounced \'ter-ə-,gän\)