1
Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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Answer Correctly
compulsion
derivative
postponement
moderate
Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
2Buffer most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
futile
cushion
prominence
pomp
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
3
The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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Answer Correctly
anthology
written
mandate
penurious
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
4
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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Answer Correctly
disdain
contrite
pantomime
stifle
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
5
Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
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Answer Correctly
neutralize
hedonism
repel
stifle
Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."