1
Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89%
Answer Correctly
fragile
precept
command
disconcert
Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
2
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
defect
oblivious
genial
eulogy
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
3
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53%
Answer Correctly
frugal
combative
negate
upbraid
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."
4
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38%
Answer Correctly
lurid
manifest
intricate
banal
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
5
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57%
Answer Correctly
disconcert
renown
authoritarian
implausible
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."