1
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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Answer Correctly
obdurate
duplicity
abate
redouble
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
2Implement most nearly means:
79%
Answer Correctly
deferment
surplus
execute
comprehensible
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."
3
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
brandish
precept
aerate
absolve
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
4
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70%
Answer Correctly
apathetic
ramble
timid
punctual
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
5
Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59%
Answer Correctly
methodical
observe
inviolable
censure
Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."