1
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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Answer Correctly
raucous
excessive
interminable
scapegoat
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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
2
The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92%
Answer Correctly
curtail
periodic
devastating
promote
Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
3
Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
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Answer Correctly
composed
incongruous
roam
induce
Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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Answer Correctly
melee
incumbent
frugal
beneficial
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
5Extol most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
glorify
induce
incumbent
prune
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."