Vocabulary List 1

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VocabularyList 1

• Adjectives

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• energetic
• rotund
• contoured
• quaint
• poised
• distinct
• murky
• elegant
• horrendous
• grotesque

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energetic rotund contoured quaint poised distinct
murky elegant horrendous grotesque

• To make or shape the outline of something
• Clear and understandable
• Dignified and graceful
• Bizarre or strange horrifying or shocking ugly

contoured
distinct
elegant
grotesque
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energetic rotund contoured quaint poised distinct
murky elegant horrendous grotesque

• Horrible, frightful, dreadful
• Dark, gloomy, cloudy
• Composed and calm
• Old fashioned in a pleasing way
• Round
• Full of energy

horrendous
murky
poised
quaint
rotund
energetic
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elegant

• energetic
• rotund
• contoured
• quaint
• poised
• distinct
• murky
• elegant
• horrendous
• grotesque

The lady was very ________ in her fancy hat and
gloves.
rotund
Santa Claus ______ stomach jiggled when he
laughed.
contoured
She traced the ________ lines around the picture.
energetic
The boy was very _________ when he played
baseball.
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• energetic
• rotund
• contoured
• quaint
• poised
• distinct
• murky
• elegant
• horrendous
• grotesque

The cave drawings were still _______ and full of
color.
distinct
quaint
The small town was very _______ with its old
houses and brick roads.
grotesque
The ugly, __________ man kept his face hidden
from the public.
The water was _______ and we couldnt see the
bottom of the river.
murky
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• energetic
• rotund
• contoured
• quaint
• poised
• distinct
• murky
• elegant
• horrendous
• grotesque

The eagle stood _____ and ready for flight as it
watched its prey from above.
poised
horrendous
The tornado made a __________ sound as it ripped
through the trees.