1
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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surfeit
civility
servile
absolve
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
2
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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Answer Correctly
appalling
rancorous
ploy
sensualism
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."
3
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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rule
rail
implement
polarize
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
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destitute
stealth
epitaph
turpitude
Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."
5
The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
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Answer Correctly
melodious
drab
corrective
enormous
Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."