1
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61%
Answer Correctly
fraud
impartial
melee
periodic
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
2
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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Answer Correctly
antidote
detect
mediate
negate
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
3
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78%
Answer Correctly
scamper
oblivious
mundane
bird–like
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
4
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78%
Answer Correctly
merciful
prune
composed
turmoil
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
5
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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Answer Correctly
slavish
regurgitate
demeanor
pretense
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."