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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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Answer Correctly
ramble
comparable
gruff
shorten
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
2Fickle most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
prominence
erratic
abate
antidote
Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
3
Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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Answer Correctly
untenable
elusive
start
moderate
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
4
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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Answer Correctly
ramble
pathos
pretense
delight
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
5
Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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Answer Correctly
scamper
genial
raspy
postponement
Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."