1
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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Answer Correctly
cushion
negate
cunning
dubious
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."
2
My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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Answer Correctly
vulgar
buffoonery
prune
defiant
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
3
Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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Answer Correctly
moderate
combustion
comfort
pretentious
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
4
Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
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foil
oxygenate
ramble
facade
Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
5
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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regale
incite
trove
servile
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."