1
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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Answer Correctly
rowdy
precept
adversary
repentant
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
2Indecorous most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
demean
fidelity
vulgar
precept
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
3
The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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Answer Correctly
buffoonery
glorify
pretense
accentuate
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."
4
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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Answer Correctly
adorn
abate
duplicity
rancorous
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
5
Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
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Answer Correctly
disdain
enhance
methodical
mandate
Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."