1
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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Answer Correctly
melee
interminable
scorn
fickle
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."
2Surplus most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
preclude
manifest
surfeit
insolence
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
3
The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
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Answer Correctly
genial
salvage
manifest
colossal
Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
4
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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Answer Correctly
opponent
abate
procrastinate
melee
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
5
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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Answer Correctly
gaudy
proximity
rhapsody
ploy
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."