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The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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curtail
salvage
blame
hedonism
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
2
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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Answer Correctly
manifest
awe
rehash
reanimate
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
3
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68%
Answer Correctly
epitaph
sameness
awe
naive
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
4
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80%
Answer Correctly
implement
compulsion
collection
rancorous
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
5
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57%
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extol
complement
elate
aerate
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."