1
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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Answer Correctly
prevent
defiant
regurgitate
servile
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
2
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85%
Answer Correctly
celebrated
reanimate
mediate
compulsion
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
3Unscrupulous most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
regale
corrupt
egotist
insolence
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
4
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
heed
glaring
raucous
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."
5
Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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Answer Correctly
surplus
altruistic
diffident
elate
Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."