1
The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84%
Answer Correctly
hedonism
dubious
derelict
favorable
Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."
2
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70%
Answer Correctly
gruesome
drub
curtail
elusive
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."
3
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
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Answer Correctly
disconcert
parity
veneration
prominence
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
4
The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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Answer Correctly
insolence
regurgitate
melodious
aggressive
Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
5
"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84%
Answer Correctly
futile
review
supple
egotist
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."