1
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
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Answer Correctly
garish
impartial
eulogy
distortion
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
2
The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
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redouble
distortion
pliant
civility
Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
3
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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ramble
slavish
gruff
lurid
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
4
"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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moderate
foil
periodic
inscription
Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
5Mundane most nearly means:
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commonplace
onset
stifle
fraud
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."