1
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50%
Answer Correctly
seditious
pomp
derivative
liability
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
2
Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59%
Answer Correctly
genial
nurture
corroborate
observe
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
3
The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92%
Answer Correctly
aerate
devastating
gruff
raucous
Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
4
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61%
Answer Correctly
retrograde
ethical
eulogy
fragile
Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."
5
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64%
Answer Correctly
deferment
arbitrate
nurture
melee
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."