1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
appraise
moderate
frugal
spew
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
2
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79%
Answer Correctly
execute
duplicity
accentuate
revoke
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."
3
The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
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Answer Correctly
promote
repulse
derelict
egotist
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
4
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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Answer Correctly
surly
colossal
buffer
discern
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
5Ethical most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
buffer
censure
embellish
honorable
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."