Mas Palabras

Question 1

Sober

Answer 1

ADJ. serious, sensible, and solemn

Question 2

Euphemism

Answer 2

N. a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 3

Nebulous

Answer 3

ADJ. in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined

Question 4

Gimmicky

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ADJ. (of a trick or device) intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade

Question 5

Insurmountable

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ADJ. too great to be overcome

Question 6

Ponderous

Answer 6

ADJ. slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull laborious, or excessively solemn

Question 7

Abhor

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V. regard with disgust and hatred

Question 8

Astute

Answer 8

ADJ. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

Question 9

Modicum

Answer 9

N. a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable

Question 10

Dubious

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ADJ. hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon

Question 11

Masochism

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N. (in general) the enjoyment of what appears to be painful or tiresome

Question 12

Aggregation

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N. the formation of a number of things into a cluster; a cluster of things that have come or been brought together

Question 13

Apt

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ADJ. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances; having a tendency to do something

Question 14

Precocious

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ADJ. advanced in development; (of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual

Question 15

Conniving

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ADJ. given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

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Pristine

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ADJ. in its original condition; unspoiled; clean and fresh as if new; spotless

Question 17

Rudimentary

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ADJ. involving or limited to basic principles; relating to an immature, underdeveloped, or basic form

Question 18

Efficacy

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N. the power to produce a desired result or effect

Question 19

Demure

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ADJ. reserved, modest, and shy (typically used or a woman); (of clothing) giving a modest appearance

Question 20

Lamented

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ADJ. a conventional way of describing someone who has died or something that has been lost or that has ceased to exist

Question 21

Turmoil

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N. a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

Question 22

Trepidation

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N. a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Question 23

Copious

Answer 23

ADJ. abundant in supply or quantity

Question 24

Disdain

Answer 24

N. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt