1
"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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Answer Correctly
antidote
heed
mind
pathos
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
2
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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supple
arbitrate
corrective
benevolent
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
3
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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Answer Correctly
melee
insinuate
dupe
redouble
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
4Liability most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
garish
handicap
ethical
derivative
Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
5
The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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Answer Correctly
inflammatory
mediate
contortion
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."