1
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
celebrated
obnoxious
surplus
defect
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
2
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88%
Answer Correctly
incidental
strict
discern
egotist
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
3Archaic most nearly means:
69%
Answer Correctly
rail
antiquated
commemorate
pantomime
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55%
Answer Correctly
redouble
akin
regurgitate
stern
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
5
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54%
Answer Correctly
ploy
oblivious
scamper
anomaly
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."