1
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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merciful
dubious
celebrated
incumbent
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
2
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68%
Answer Correctly
incisive
comprehensible
sameness
disdain
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."
3
Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
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blowhard
exasperation
composed
regale
Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
4
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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exculpate
trove
heed
epitaph
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
5
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70%
Answer Correctly
timid
embellish
prudent
appalling
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."