1
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71%
Answer Correctly
parity
fraud
incite
dubious
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
2
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82%
Answer Correctly
aerate
imply
solace
inflammatory
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
3
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59%
Answer Correctly
caustic
archaic
placebo
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
4
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74%
Answer Correctly
flaunt
intelligle
servile
regale
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
5
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
pretentious
preclude
foil
defect
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."