1
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70%
Answer Correctly
belated
mask
corrective
aerate
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."
2
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80%
Answer Correctly
gravity
equitable
defiant
pale
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
3
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70%
Answer Correctly
parity
stern
punctual
trim
Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."
4
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73%
Answer Correctly
corrupt
stern
epitaph
combative
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
5
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85%
Answer Correctly
proximity
finite
placebo
strict
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."