1
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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rancorous
peace
refurbish
ecstatic
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
2
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76%
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regale
rule
archaic
brandish
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."
3
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66%
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demeanor
straddle
fidelity
blame
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
4
The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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elate
corruption
negate
insinuate
Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
5Penurious most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
genial
frugal
civility
rail
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."