1
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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Answer Correctly
garish
pompous
stealth
exception
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
2Implement most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
raucous
drab
execute
insinuate
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
3
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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Answer Correctly
disconcert
exculpate
oblivious
retroactive
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
4
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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Answer Correctly
renovate
promote
exception
pallid
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
5
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
deferment
brandish
raucous
exception
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."