1
The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83%
Answer Correctly
inviolable
chaos
buffer
fickle
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
2
The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65%
Answer Correctly
augment
regale
mundane
shimmering
Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
3
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68%
Answer Correctly
extenuating
stifle
insolence
assess
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
4
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
solace
prominence
defect
methodical
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
5
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91%
Answer Correctly
nearness
fragile
garish
censure
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."