1
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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Answer Correctly
punctual
incongruous
appalling
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."
2
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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Answer Correctly
fragile
aerate
caustic
diffident
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
3
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80%
Answer Correctly
verify
commemorate
drab
salvage
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
4
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55%
Answer Correctly
indecorous
kudos
aerate
heed
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
5
Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57%
Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
divination
incongruous
repentant
Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."