1
The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
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futile
diffident
serenity
furtiveness
Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
2
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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Answer Correctly
rowdy
plaudits
demean
raucous
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
3
The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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civility
servile
inflammatory
petty
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4
Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57%
Answer Correctly
judicious
entangle
camaraderie
flourish
Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
5
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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ominous
revoke
genial
methodical
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."