1
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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Answer Correctly
derivative
mandate
incite
pallid
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
2
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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Answer Correctly
repentant
oblige
solace
incongruous
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
3
Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
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Answer Correctly
enhance
placebo
servile
refurbish
Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
4Brandish most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
flourish
redouble
straddle
ramble
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
5
Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65%
Answer Correctly
rail
incisive
subside
revoke
Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."