1
The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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Answer Correctly
flourish
aerate
abate
incidental
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."
2
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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Answer Correctly
accommodate
flaw
facade
renovate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
3
Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
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Answer Correctly
neutralize
egotist
pretentious
exalt
Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
4Discern most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
detect
derivative
abate
incumbent
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
5
The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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Answer Correctly
pantomime
written
fickle
adversary
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."