1
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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Answer Correctly
corroborate
incite
precept
facade
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."
2
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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Answer Correctly
elate
drab
anomaly
incumbent
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
3
The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71%
Answer Correctly
grandiose
lucidity
adversary
censure
Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."
4
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75%
Answer Correctly
intensify
revoke
heinous
pomp
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."
5
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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authoritarian
unscrupulous
beneficial
antiquated
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."