1
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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glorify
regale
facade
euphoria
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
2
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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promote
advantageous
collection
beneficial
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
3
The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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prudent
supple
penurious
commonplace
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
4
Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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Answer Correctly
sugar pill
derelict
foil
prudent
Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
5Redouble most nearly means:
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parity
onset
stealth
intensify
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."