1
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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awe
rancorous
upbraid
disconcert
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
2
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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Answer Correctly
liability
drab
dulcet
melee
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
3
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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distortion
egotist
merciful
accentuate
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
4Penurious most nearly means:
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procrastinate
comprehensible
pretentious
frugal
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."
5
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
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Answer Correctly
liability
strict
flaw
foil
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."