1
The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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regale
penurious
eulogy
fastidious
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
2
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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Answer Correctly
negate
gaudy
euphoria
compulsion
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
3
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80%
Answer Correctly
verify
finite
turmoil
defiant
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
4
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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Answer Correctly
lurid
rehash
flaunt
antiquated
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
5
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57%
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grandiose
comprehensible
complement
melodious
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."