1
After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
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harsh
untenable
fidelity
compulsion
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
2
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80%
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verify
pretentious
duplicity
pallid
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
3
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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composed
oblilgatory
derelict
fraud
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
4
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65%
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scapegoat
civility
condone
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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
5
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82%
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medium
liability
incidental
refurbish
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."