1
The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81%
Answer Correctly
drub
gruff
iridescent
repeated
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."
2
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76%
Answer Correctly
discern
excuse
buffoonery
recrimination
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
3
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85%
Answer Correctly
straddle
reanimate
polarize
redouble
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
4
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58%
Answer Correctly
prudent
composed
sparing
incumbent
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
5
After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83%
Answer Correctly
harsh
incongruous
clarity
ramble
Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."