1
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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Answer Correctly
highlight
ploy
ramble
celebrated
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
2
Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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Answer Correctly
redouble
sugar pill
untenable
extol
Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
3Insinuate most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
drab
compulsion
derelict
imply
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
4
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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Answer Correctly
excessive
proximity
pallid
onset
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
5
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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Answer Correctly
fragile
conduit
ethical
glorify
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."