1
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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unscrupulous
flaunt
pompous
revive
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."
2Extol most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
glorify
implausible
negate
combative
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."
3
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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Answer Correctly
rowdy
comparable
heed
appalling
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
4
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
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Answer Correctly
curtail
ploy
excuse
corrective
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
5
Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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extant
genial
manifest
classic
Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."