1
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77%
Answer Correctly
prevent
promote
surplus
entangle
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
2
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70%
Answer Correctly
fidelity
gargantuan
appraise
mask
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
3Finite most nearly means:
86%
Answer Correctly
penurious
flourish
melodious
limited
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
4
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78%
Answer Correctly
curtail
bird–like
gravity
straddle
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."
5
The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80%
Answer Correctly
genial
advance
gravity
finite
Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."