1
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80%
Answer Correctly
ethical
rancorous
rescind
antidote
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
2
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53%
Answer Correctly
untenable
periodic
upbraid
aesthete
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
3
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74%
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melodious
intelligle
condone
stealth
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
4
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82%
Answer Correctly
honorable
ecstatic
pomp
prominence
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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."
5
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62%
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absolve
immoderate
pantomime
cover
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."