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The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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Answer Correctly
procrastinate
collection
polarize
moderate
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."
2
My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69%
Answer Correctly
trove
vulgar
straddle
augment
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
3
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61%
Answer Correctly
rail
plaudits
impartial
precept
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
4
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86%
Answer Correctly
accentuate
catastrophic
limited
deferment
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."
5
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58%
Answer Correctly
polarize
induce
sparing
derelict
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."