1
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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Answer Correctly
drab
regale
brawl
turmoil
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
2Opportune most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
immoderate
rail
propitious
colossal
Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
3
Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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Answer Correctly
disdain
melee
dreadful
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
4
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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intricate
pretense
incite
advantageous
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
5
The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
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diffident
hedonism
pliant
embellish
Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."