1
The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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Answer Correctly
irritation
compulsion
absolve
archetypal
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."
2
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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turpitude
pantomime
flagrant
blame
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
3
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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Answer Correctly
diffident
solace
epitaph
surly
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
4
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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Answer Correctly
seditious
avian
exception
gruff
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
5Genial most nearly means:
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grandiose
aerate
pleasant
combustion
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."