1
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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liability
intelligle
benefactor
supple
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
2Salvage most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
advantageous
lenient
rescue
stifle
Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
3
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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Answer Correctly
raspy
adversary
honorable
fidelity
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
4
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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dubious
solace
frugal
strategem
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
5
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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cunning
lenient
peace
meticulous
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."