1
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76%
Answer Correctly
euphoria
impenitent
beat
derelict
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
2
The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77%
Answer Correctly
glorify
comparable
opportune
plaudits
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
3
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71%
Answer Correctly
rehash
interminable
incite
disdain
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
4
The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61%
Answer Correctly
incisive
turpitude
deceit
rhapsody
Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
5
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70%
Answer Correctly
celebrated
onset
timid
avian
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."