1
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50%
Answer Correctly
pomp
immoderate
seditious
grandiose
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
2
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68%
Answer Correctly
stifle
lenient
glorify
rail
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
3
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68%
Answer Correctly
rail
perception
oblige
elusive
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81%
Answer Correctly
rhapsody
brawl
retroactive
penurious
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."
5
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71%
Answer Correctly
perception
cushion
straddle
celebrated
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."