1
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80%
Answer Correctly
extenuating
gruff
facade
pale
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
2
The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71%
Answer Correctly
crafty
extant
prominence
benefactor
Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
3
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90%
Answer Correctly
abate
apathetic
nearness
rhapsody
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
4
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61%
Answer Correctly
unnerve
belated
moderate
distortion
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
5Eulogy most nearly means:
66%
Answer Correctly
repentant
cunning
augment
homage
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."