1
The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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Answer Correctly
promote
foil
eulogy
commonplace
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
2
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60%
Answer Correctly
turpitude
charade
moderate
corrosive
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
3
Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
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Answer Correctly
placebo
fidelity
redouble
channel
Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
4Stern most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
strict
regurgitate
scamper
heed
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
5
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56%
Answer Correctly
extant
insolence
dupe
ramble
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."