1
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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onset
prominence
penurious
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
2
Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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Answer Correctly
repentant
handicap
regale
nurture
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
3
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82%
Answer Correctly
revoke
epitaph
honorable
turmoil
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
4
The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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Answer Correctly
oblivious
objectionable
deferment
belated
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."
5Equitable most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
deferment
egotist
elusive
impartial
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."