1
Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81%
Answer Correctly
facade
enhance
repel
clarity
Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
2
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49%
Answer Correctly
awe
naive
contrite
pallid
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
3
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50%
Answer Correctly
mediate
eloquent
surly
antidote
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
4
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77%
Answer Correctly
parity
deceit
absolve
stern
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
5
Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63%
Answer Correctly
prudent
mediate
awe
odious
Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."