1
Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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Answer Correctly
recrimination
augment
counterclaim
entangle
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
2Onset most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
start
corrective
garish
melodious
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
3
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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Answer Correctly
rail
cunning
honorable
hedonism
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
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Answer Correctly
enhance
plaudits
derivative
equitable
Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
5
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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Answer Correctly
appalling
raspy
gaudy
corrosive
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."