1
Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
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Answer Correctly
rancorous
immoderate
subside
heed
Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
2
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80%
Answer Correctly
repel
pale
condone
rancorous
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
3
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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stealth
prominence
obdurate
aesthete
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
4
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
censure
brandish
impenitent
distortion
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
5
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71%
Answer Correctly
repel
incite
buffer
mediate
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."