1
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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anomaly
disdain
fidelity
hedonism
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
2
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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Answer Correctly
polarize
brawl
trove
conduit
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
3Obnoxious most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
demean
surplus
objectionable
straddle
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
4
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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Answer Correctly
recrimination
courtesy
composed
lenient
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
5
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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Answer Correctly
slavish
indecorous
composed
perception
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."