1
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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Answer Correctly
penurious
incisive
dubious
medium
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
2
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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Answer Correctly
raspy
sparing
diffident
pretense
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
3
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82%
Answer Correctly
igniting
solace
facade
censure
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
4
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71%
Answer Correctly
commemorate
discern
gruesome
comparable
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
5
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68%
Answer Correctly
refurbish
periodic
suspect
futile
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."