1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
spew
parity
distortion
untenable
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
2
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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pallid
corrupt
lenient
exalt
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
3
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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gravity
frugal
intricate
opponent
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
4
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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incongruous
nearness
raucous
recrimination
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."
5Accessible most nearly means:
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ethical
incumbent
liability
approachable
Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. 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 incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."