1
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74%
Answer Correctly
promote
epitaph
finite
excessive
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
2
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42%
Answer Correctly
condone
insinuate
waffle
negate
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
3
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59%
Answer Correctly
punctual
pretense
benevolent
gaudy
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."
4
After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83%
Answer Correctly
curtail
ethical
harsh
supple
Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
5
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65%
Answer Correctly
adversary
fragile
dubious
spew
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."