| Word | Definition | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Banal | boringly unoriginal | 67%
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| Candid | honest, unposed | 65%
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| Tepid | only slightly warm | 65%
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| Venerable | worthy of respect | 64%
|
| Raucous | disturbingly noisy | 57%
|
| Zealous | energetic and enthusiastic | 54%
|
| Gregarious | enjoying company | 47%
|
| Droll | odd and amusing | 44%
|
| Eclectic | derived from diverse sources | 41%
|
| Ubiquitous | found everywhere | 39%
|
| Quintessential | being a perfect example | 33%
|
| Arcane | not widely known | 30%
|
| Winsome | pleasant and attractive | 30%
|
| Pernicious | subtly harmful | 30%
|
| Hermetic | insulated, airtight | 25%
|
| Mordant | biting or corrosive | 24%
|
| Florid | highly decorated | 22%
|
| Nugatory | invalid, worthless | 22%
|
| Laconic | using few words | 17%
|
| Salacious | showing indecent enjoyment | 16%
|