1
Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67%
Answer Correctly
corroborate
handicap
epistolary
ecstatic
Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."
2Straddle most nearly means:
43%
Answer Correctly
mediate
entangle
accentuate
waffle
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
3
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80%
Answer Correctly
mediate
impenitent
prudent
verify
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
4
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54%
Answer Correctly
flourish
extol
promote
anomaly
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
5
Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75%
Answer Correctly
liability
rehash
promote
suppress
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."