1
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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futile
brawl
garish
belated
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
2
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82%
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impenitent
antidote
honorable
beneficial
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
3
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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Answer Correctly
euphoria
repel
timid
onset
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
4
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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Answer Correctly
repel
nearness
fraud
retroactive
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."
5Repentant most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
awe
apathetic
trove
contrite
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."