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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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Answer Correctly
pretentious
polarize
flaw
procrastinate
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
2
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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Answer Correctly
prune
pallid
compulsion
systematic
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
3
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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Answer Correctly
intricate
redouble
sociable
spew
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."
4
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80%
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rhapsody
corroborate
brawl
servile
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
5
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79%
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obnoxious
comparable
pathos
execute
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."