1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
duplicity
spew
comparable
methodical
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
2
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
pretense
untenable
indecorous
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."
3
The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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Answer Correctly
discern
pallid
induce
mitigating
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
4
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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corrective
corrupt
fraud
incisive
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
5
Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79%
Answer Correctly
hopeless
moderate
extant
combustion
Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."