1
The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78%
Answer Correctly
disdain
glorify
heed
insolence
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
2
Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57%
Answer Correctly
judicious
buffer
heinous
anthology
Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
3
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76%
Answer Correctly
preclude
eloquent
melee
beat
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."
4
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60%
Answer Correctly
anthology
pretense
penurious
pompous
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."
5
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74%
Answer Correctly
derivative
intelligle
naive
melee
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."