1
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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Answer Correctly
regurgitate
pale
rhapsody
opportune
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
2
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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Answer Correctly
procrastinate
buffoonery
exalt
courtesy
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
3
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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Answer Correctly
impassive
augment
fragile
pomp
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."
4Trove most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
obnoxious
cache
pallid
benefactor
Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
5
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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Answer Correctly
implausible
incisive
ecstatic
shorten
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."