1
The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61%
Answer Correctly
precept
deceit
straddle
serenity
Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
2
Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61%
Answer Correctly
futile
sociable
brandish
embroil
Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
3
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38%
Answer Correctly
elusive
extant
banal
precept
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."
4
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67%
Answer Correctly
entangle
patron
inviolable
flagrant
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
5
The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78%
Answer Correctly
accommodate
implausible
glorify
repel
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."