1
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58%
Answer Correctly
scamper
prominence
trove
sparing
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."
2Combustion most nearly means:
82%
Answer Correctly
corrective
drub
penurious
igniting
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."
3
Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59%
Answer Correctly
rehash
recrimination
precept
serene
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."
4
Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81%
Answer Correctly
lurid
awe
tardy
manifest
Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
5
The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62%
Answer Correctly
contortion
hedonism
naive
gravity
Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."