1
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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Answer Correctly
flagrant
corrosive
civility
surfeit
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
2
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59%
Answer Correctly
gaudy
accentuate
avian
anthology
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."
3
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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Answer Correctly
bird–like
illuminate
advantageous
awe
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
4
The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60%
Answer Correctly
destitute
buffer
fragile
obnoxious
Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."
5
They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88%
Answer Correctly
flourish
overjoyed
ethical
insolence
Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."