1
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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raspy
comprehensible
pageantry
comparable
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
2
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
raucous
solace
spew
curtail
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
3
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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Answer Correctly
censure
imply
accommodate
flaunt
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."
4
The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79%
Answer Correctly
immoderate
egotist
repulse
melodious
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
5
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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avian
impassive
rancorous
anthology
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."