Literary English

Question 1

A wall built to hold back water (usually across a river).

Answer 1

a dam

Question 2

A path or road through mountains.

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a pass

Question 3

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

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a gorge

Question 4

A group of things stacked on top of each other.

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a pile

Question 5

Tiny pieces of wood left after cutting or sanding.

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a sawdust

Question 6

A guard who watches a place.

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a sentry

Question 7

A small, simple house or shelter.

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a hut

Question 8

A low-ranking officer in the army.

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a corporal

Question 9

A narrow piece of material used to hold or carry something.

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a strap

Question 10

Very high and at a sharp angle.

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a steep

Question 11

A narrow flat surface that sticks out (often on a wall or cliff).

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a ledge

Question 12

Nervous or jumpy; moving suddenly.

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Twitchy

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A very large rock.

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a boulder

Question 14

Just; only.

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merely

Question 15

To start or agree to do something (especially difficult).

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to undertake

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To smile broadly.

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to grin

Question 17

To make a rough, low sound (like a frog or a sick voice).

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to croak

Question 18

Information from others, not confirmed.

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a hearsay

Question 19

To joke or make fun of someone (can be playful or mean).

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to tease

Question 20

In a gloomy, moody, or grumpy way.

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sullenly

Question 21

To make a low, angry sound (like a dog).

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to growl

Question 22

to become brown from the sun.
the brown color you get on your skin.

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to tan/ a tan

Question 23

A bird of prey that hunts small animals.

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a hawk

Question 24

The soldiers who fight on foot (not in vehicles).

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an infantry

Question 25

A phrase meaning “Why do you care?” or “It’s not your business.”

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what is that to you?

Question 26

Brave and determined, especially in danger.

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valiant

Question 27

Saying nice things (often insincere) to gain favor.

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a flattery

Question 28

A large bag made of rough material, or slang for “a bag.”

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a sack

Question 29

Complete, perfect, or highly skilled.

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consummate

Question 30

A place where someone lives (formal word for “home”).

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a dwelling

Question 31

A wide, open field with grass and flowers.

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a meadow

Question 32

To walk with long, confident steps.

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To stride

Question 33

To cut something short (like hair or plants).

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To crop

Question 34

Animal waste used to help plants grow.

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a manure

Question 35

Physically unable to walk properly (often injured): The horse was lame in one leg. Slang: Not cool or boring: That joke was so lame.

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Lame

Question 36

One of the back legs of an animal.

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a hind leg

Question 37

The hard foot of animals like horses, cows, or goats.

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a hoof

Question 38

An area of the body that’s bigger because of injury or infection.

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a swelling

Question 39

Strong dislike, disrespect, or feeling that something is worthless.

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a scorn / a contempt

Question 40

Serious, quiet, and respectful (often for serious occasions).

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Solemn

Question 41

A low area between hills or mountains, often with a river.

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a valley

Question 42

A wild animal’s home, or a cozy, private room.

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a den

Question 43

A long gun used for hunting or in the military.

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a rifle

Question 44

A traditional term for a Romani person, but it's often considered outdated or offensive today.

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a gypsy

Question 45

Too rude or offensive to be written or printed.

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Unprintable

Question 46

A feeling of shock, sadness, or disappointment.

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a dismay

Question 47

Something that feels scary or overwhelming at first.

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daunting

Question 48

A structure or basic outline that supports something (can be physical or abstract).

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a framework

Question 49

To make a short, low sound (like when lifting something heavy or when annoyed).

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to grunt

Question 50

The thick stem of a tree A large suitcase or storage box The long nose of an elephant

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a trunk

Question 51

A wide, open bowl (for washing), or a low land area that holds water.

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a basin

Question 52

To lower something briefly into a liquid or surface.

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to dip

Question 53

Just a little bit; softly or weakly.

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faintly

Question 54

Amazingly beautiful or impressive.

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Sublime

Question 55

to lower your upper body forward. to lean at an angle. to tip or move to one side. to curve or fold something.

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To stoop/ to slant / to tilt / to bend

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A warm, brownish-yellow color.

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Tawny

Question 57

The bone under your eye that shapes your cheek.

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a cheekbone

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Happy and cheerful.

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merry

Question 59

The thick, soft hair of animals. Also used for warm clothing.

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A fur

Question 60

A large, furry animal that builds dams in rivers.

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a beaver

Question 61

The skin of an animal with its fur still on it.

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a pelt

Question 62

To break off in small, thin pieces.

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To flake off

Question 63

When your face turns red from embarrassment or shyness.

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To blush

Question 64

Soft, weak, and not firm (often used about muscles or objects).

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Flaccid

Question 65

A person who fights bulls, usually in a bullring (a traditional event in Spain).

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a Bullfighter

Question 66

To use or apply effort, strength, or influence.

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To exert

Question 67

A strong feeling of dislike or anger.

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a Hatred

Question 68

To mock or tease someone in a mean way.

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To taunt

Question 69

To burn with hot liquid or steam.

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to Scald

Question 70

To hit with force, often using a whip. A whip, or a hit with a whip.

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To lash/a lash

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Illegal hunting or fishing, usually of protected animals.

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A poaching

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A small bag or pocket, often soft.

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A pouch

Question 73

The time in the evening when it starts to get dark.

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a dusk

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Not moving, strong, or constant.

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Steady

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A lump of earth or dirt.

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A clod

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A formal way to say to begin.

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To commence

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To show great happiness or joy, often after success.

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to exult

Question 78

Very offensive or rude, especially in a sexual or shocking way.

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Obscene

Question 79

Something that is too terrible, offensive, or painful to say out loud.

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Unsayable

Question 80

Smoothing a surface using sandpaper.

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Sanding

Question 81

To make fun of someone, often by copying or teasing them in a mean or sarcastic way.

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To mock

Question 82

A type of paper with a rough surface, used to smooth or clean wood, metal, or other materials.

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a sandpaper

Question 83

extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive — something you strongly dislike or feel sickened by, either morally or physically.

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repugnant

Question 84

doing something in a calm, slow, and relaxed manner, without rushing or being in a hurry.

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unhurriedly

Question 85

Very complicated or detailed, often involving many interrelated parts or elements.

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intricate