1
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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Answer Correctly
deferment
corrective
induce
bird–like
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
2Moderate most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
extenuating
medium
incumbent
pallid
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
3
Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
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Answer Correctly
cure
ploy
moderate
revive
Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
4
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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Answer Correctly
benefactor
finite
augment
intelligle
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
5
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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Answer Correctly
manifest
antiquated
obnoxious
drub
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."