1
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77%
Answer Correctly
raspy
prevent
melee
immoderate
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
2
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
exasperation
brandish
raspy
clarity
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
3
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79%
Answer Correctly
execute
gruff
meticulous
incumbent
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
4
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79%
Answer Correctly
liability
proximity
shorten
servile
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
5
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55%
Answer Correctly
discern
exasperation
pageantry
entangle
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."