1
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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Answer Correctly
lenient
conduit
impassive
comparable
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
2
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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Answer Correctly
opportune
repel
trim
gruff
Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
3
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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gaudy
drab
onset
condone
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
4
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
genial
spew
avian
prominence
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
5Eulogy most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
exalt
homage
censure
salvage
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."