1
The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
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Answer Correctly
repeated
servile
inauspicious
melee
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
2
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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Answer Correctly
corroborate
impudence
stifle
solace
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
3
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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Answer Correctly
catastrophic
raspy
prominence
rescind
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
4Embellish most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
ploy
adorn
aesthete
parity
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
5
After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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Answer Correctly
precept
liability
rail
gigantic
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."