1
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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servile
aesthete
glaring
raspy
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."
2
Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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Answer Correctly
entangle
corrective
serene
benefactor
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
3Authoritarian most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
strict
civility
solace
fragile
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."
4
The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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Answer Correctly
garish
objectionable
appalling
adversary
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."
5
The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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Answer Correctly
pomp
mitigating
turpitude
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."