1
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52%
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upbraid
authoritarian
drub
pretentious
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
2
The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60%
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disdain
destitute
euphoria
fickle
Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
3
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68%
Answer Correctly
demean
finite
oblige
commemorate
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
4
My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69%
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buffer
salvage
ploy
vulgar
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
5
The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80%
Answer Correctly
buffoonery
immoderate
accentuate
advance
Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."