1
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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seditious
defiant
embellish
ramble
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
2Mandate most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
perception
incisive
command
illuminate
Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."
3
Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
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Answer Correctly
precept
rail
buffer
observe
Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
4
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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Answer Correctly
perception
pomp
igniting
demean
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."
5
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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Answer Correctly
hedonism
heed
incidental
opponent
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."