1
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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rehash
sameness
procrastinate
lenient
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
2
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
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egotist
disdain
retrograde
flaunt
Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
3
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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shorten
derelict
colossal
corrosive
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
4
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89%
Answer Correctly
discern
renovate
placebo
abate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
5
The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59%
Answer Correctly
written
mediate
ethical
epistolary
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."