1
The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55%
Answer Correctly
flourish
opportune
revive
objectionable
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
2
The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48%
Answer Correctly
abate
artless
derivative
fickle
Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
3
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
heinous
defect
salvage
incisive
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
4
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70%
Answer Correctly
brandish
epitaph
duplicity
trim
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
5
The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54%
Answer Correctly
straddle
obnoxious
pliant
sociable
Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."