1
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
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veneration
proximity
redouble
buffoonery
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
2
After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
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Answer Correctly
harsh
discern
regale
civility
Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
3
The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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buffoonery
aggressive
apathetic
belated
Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
4
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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regale
assess
finite
conduit
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
5
Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64%
Answer Correctly
perception
flourish
parade
plaudits
Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."