1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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rail
spew
untenable
naive
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
2
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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perception
prevent
pathos
methodical
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
3Comparable most nearly means:
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pretentious
akin
archetypal
benefactor
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."
4
Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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demean
antidote
entangle
suppress
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
5
Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
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buffer
retroactive
elation
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."