1
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71%
Answer Correctly
mediate
illuminate
detect
finite
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
2
The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48%
Answer Correctly
artless
mandate
flaw
genial
Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
3
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73%
Answer Correctly
corrupt
perception
moderate
absolve
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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
4
Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51%
Answer Correctly
camaraderie
conduit
stern
connoisseur
Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
5
The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80%
Answer Correctly
advance
prominence
servile
fidelity
Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."