1
The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81%
Answer Correctly
repeated
aerate
flagrant
incisive
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
2
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84%
Answer Correctly
turmoil
compulsion
commemorate
opponent
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
3
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59%
Answer Correctly
garish
archaic
gaudy
apathetic
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
4
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66%
Answer Correctly
extenuating
revoke
precept
blame
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
5
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
nurture
beneficial
brandish
insinuate
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."