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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79%
Answer Correctly
fraud
inauspicious
shorten
drub
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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
2
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80%
Answer Correctly
corrective
rescind
immoderate
beneficial
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
3
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49%
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punctual
contrite
finite
corrosive
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
4
Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72%
Answer Correctly
liability
preclude
roam
plaudits
Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
5
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
71%
Answer Correctly
inviolable
unscrupulous
pallid
timid
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."