1
Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
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Answer Correctly
inappropriate
condone
manifest
onset
Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
2
Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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Answer Correctly
moderate
handicap
curtail
supple
Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
3
The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79%
Answer Correctly
repulse
serenity
exasperation
penurious
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
4
The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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Answer Correctly
inviolable
flourish
scamper
flaw
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
5Unscrupulous most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
composed
corrupt
epitaph
facade
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."