1
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57%
Answer Correctly
revive
complement
negate
genial
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
2
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77%
Answer Correctly
opportune
aerate
fragile
prevent
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."
3
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71%
Answer Correctly
genial
flaunt
detect
corrective
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
4
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47%
Answer Correctly
induce
obdurate
flourish
absolve
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
5
Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68%
Answer Correctly
aerate
salvage
articulate
epistolary
Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."