1
The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88%
Answer Correctly
admired
equitable
buffer
egotist
Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
2
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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Answer Correctly
impudence
nurture
perception
solace
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
3Preclude most nearly means:
77%
Answer Correctly
opportune
foil
prevent
pretense
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
4
The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81%
Answer Correctly
repeated
colossal
interminable
ethical
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."
5
Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61%
Answer Correctly
disposition
retroactive
lurid
surplus
Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."