1
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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Answer Correctly
ploy
diffident
upbraid
egotist
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
2
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77%
Answer Correctly
perception
excuse
demeanor
absolve
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."
3
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75%
Answer Correctly
finite
combustion
systematic
eloquent
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."
4
Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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accessible
disposition
cunning
pantomime
Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
5
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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Answer Correctly
demean
heed
impenitent
obdurate
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."