1
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79%
Answer Correctly
pomp
execute
proximity
elusive
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."
2
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79%
Answer Correctly
liability
shorten
refurbish
intricate
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."
3Elusive most nearly means:
66%
Answer Correctly
evasive
mediate
penurious
prune
Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
4
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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Answer Correctly
eulogy
procrastinate
pompous
ecstatic
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."
5
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43%
Answer Correctly
waffle
appalling
demeanor
disdain
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."