1
"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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servile
beneficial
mind
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
2
The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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Answer Correctly
facade
combative
mitigating
regale
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
3
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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Answer Correctly
naive
excessive
brandish
foil
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."
4
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72%
Answer Correctly
derelict
drab
adversary
dreary
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
5
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53%
Answer Correctly
preclude
dulcet
discern
incidental
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."