1
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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Answer Correctly
cover
onset
eulogy
comprehensible
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."
2
The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83%
Answer Correctly
chaos
flourish
euphoria
surplus
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
3
The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
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Answer Correctly
combative
penurious
inflammatory
crafty
Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4
Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91%
Answer Correctly
cure
comparable
untenable
mundane
Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
5
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78%
Answer Correctly
flaunt
revive
merciful
genial
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."