1
The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63%
Answer Correctly
combative
precept
bitter
frugal
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
2
The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
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Answer Correctly
corroborate
raspy
pliant
indecorous
Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."
3
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70%
Answer Correctly
mask
defiant
flaw
liability
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
4
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68%
Answer Correctly
parity
censure
impassive
serenity
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."
5Corrective most nearly means:
62%
Answer Correctly
distortion
iridescent
remedial
flourish
Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."