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Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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Answer Correctly
ominous
naive
gravity
solace
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
2
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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Answer Correctly
pompous
heinous
defiant
ploy
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
3
Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84%
Answer Correctly
untouchable
commemorate
incongruous
heed
Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."
4
The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88%
Answer Correctly
onset
incongruous
approachable
incidental
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
5
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38%
Answer Correctly
oblivious
banal
cunning
avian
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."