1
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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contrite
combative
liability
flourish
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
2
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78%
Answer Correctly
penurious
merciful
raspy
elusive
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
3
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91%
Answer Correctly
avian
pallid
nurture
nearness
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
4
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77%
Answer Correctly
prevent
corrosive
combustion
meticulous
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
5
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82%
Answer Correctly
promote
avian
imply
appalling
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."