1
The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
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Answer Correctly
disconcert
appraise
onset
artless
Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
2Equitable most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
interminable
adversary
impartial
mediate
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
3
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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Answer Correctly
disdain
obnoxious
genial
divide
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
4
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82%
Answer Correctly
imply
finite
indecorous
epitaph
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
5
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49%
Answer Correctly
absolve
incongruous
pomp
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."