1
Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78%
Answer Correctly
placebo
genial
inauspicious
prompt
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
2
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49%
Answer Correctly
apathetic
contrite
ethical
accessible
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."
3
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
condone
defect
negate
nurture
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
4
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61%
Answer Correctly
sensualism
demean
prune
diffident
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
5
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57%
Answer Correctly
exception
renown
mediate
anthology
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."