1
Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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Answer Correctly
absolve
handicap
antidote
solace
Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."
2
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64%
Answer Correctly
prune
discern
proximity
brandish
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
3
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61%
Answer Correctly
heinous
compulsion
strategem
negate
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
4
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53%
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commemorate
composed
buffer
dulcet
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
5
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71%
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gargantuan
accentuate
composed
gruesome
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."