Level 1 Words

Question 1

Definition:

abortive

Answer 1

unsuccessful

Question 2

Definition:

abridge

Answer 2

to shorten; to condense

Question 3

Definition:

aesthetic

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having to do with artistic beauty; artistic

Question 4

Definition:

animosity

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resentment; hostility; ill will

Question 5

Definition:

appease

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to soothe; to pacify by giving in to

Question 6

Definition:

apropos

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relevant

Question 7

Definition:

ardent

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passionate

Question 8

Definition:

arid

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very dry

Question 9

Definition:

ashen

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very pale

Question 10

Definition:

askew

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slanted to one side

Question 11

Definition:

austere

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unadorned; stern; forbidding; without excess; cold

Question 12

Definition:

banal

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unoriginal; ordinary

Question 13

Definition:

belittle

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to make to seem little; to put someone down

Question 14

Definition:

blasé

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apathetic; unconcerned

Question 15

Definition:

brevity

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briefness

Question 16

Definition:

compliant

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submissive; obedient

Question 17

Definition:

composure

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calmness

Question 18

Definition:

condone

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to overlook; to permit to happen

Question 19

Definition:

cordial

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affectionate

Question 20

Definition:

cumbersome

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awkward due to its large size

Question 21

Definition:

decadent

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decaying or decayed, especially in terms of morals

Question 22

Definition:

dexterity

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skill; good coordination

Question 23

Definition:

diabolical

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devilish

Question 24

Definition:

discreet

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prudent; judiciously reserved

Question 25

# Definition: dismissive

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showing rejection and contempt

Question 26

# Definition: dubious

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full of doubt; uncertain, as in a person being dubious

Question 27

# Definition: embellish

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to decorate

Question 28

# Definition: encompass

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to include

Question 29

# Definition: enigma

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a mystery

Question 30

# Definition: flagrant

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glaringly bad; notorious; scandalous

Question 31

# Definition: gawdy

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flashy in a tasteless way

Question 32

# Definition: grisly

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horrific; disgusting

Question 33

# Definition: haughty

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proud in a way that looks down on others

Question 34

# Definition: holistic

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dealing with something as a whole

Question 35

# Definition: illusory

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not real

Question 36

# Definition: impeded

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blocked

Question 37

# Definition: impromptu

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without preparation

Question 38

# Definition: lament

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to mourn; express regret for

Question 39

# Definition: lurid

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sensational; shocking

Question 40

# Definition: miserly

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stingy or cheap with money

Question 41

# Definition: mundane

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ordinary; pretty boring; not heavenly and eternal

Question 42

# Definition: newfangled

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new, often needlessly so

Question 43

# Definition: noxious

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harmful; offensive

Question 44

# Definition: nuance

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a subtle difference or distinction

Question 45

# Definition: ornate

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elaborately or excessively decorated

Question 46

# Definition: painstaking

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extremely careful; taking pains

Question 47

# Definition: parody

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a satirical imitation

Question 48

# Definition: perverse

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bad; wrong; corrupt

Question 49

# Definition: physiological

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related to the body

Question 50

# Definition: ponderous

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so large as to be clumsy; massive; dull

Question 51

# Definition: pragmatic

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practical; down to earth; based on experience rather than theory

Question 52

# Definition: pretentious

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self-important

Question 53

# Definition: pristine

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original; unspoiled; pure

Question 54

# Definition: profane

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not having to do with religion; irreverent; blasphemous

Question 55

# Definition: profound

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deep (in several senses)

Question 56

# Definition: profuse

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flowing; extravagant

Question 57

# Definition: prolific

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abundantly productive; fruitful or fertile

Question 58

# Definition: prudent

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careful; having foresight

Question 59

# Definition: putrid

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foul or rotten

Question 60

# Definition: redundant

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unnecessarily repetitive; excessive; excessively wordy

Question 61

# Definition: remorse

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bitter regret

Question 62

# Definition: resolute

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determined; firm; unwavering

Question 63

# Definition: rift

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a break or split

Question 64

# Definition: robust

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strong and healthy; vigorous

Question 65

# Definition: rotund

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round; full; plump

Question 66

# Definition: scanty

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barely sufficient; minimal

Question 67

# Definition: shard

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a broken piece of something fragile

Question 68

# Definition: strenuous

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requiring lots of energy

Question 69

# Definition: tangible

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touchable; palpable

Question 70

# Definition: terse

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using no unnecessary words; succinct

Question 71

# Definition: tranquil

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calm

Question 72

# Definition: undermine

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to weaken in a sneaky way

Question 73

# Definition: uniform

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consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone

Question 74

# Definition: vigilant

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watchful; alert

Question 75

# Definition: whimsical

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playful; random; fanciful

Question 76

# Definition: wily

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clever; sly

Question 77

# Definition: worldly

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not spiritual; sophisticated; experienced