1
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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Answer Correctly
jocularity
parity
insolence
rhapsody
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
2
Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67%
Answer Correctly
sugar pill
appalling
opportune
ramble
Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."
3
The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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Answer Correctly
incongruous
pleasant
trove
entangle
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."
4
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61%
Answer Correctly
pantomime
strategem
flourish
pathos
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
5
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68%
Answer Correctly
refurbish
turmoil
divide
exalt
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."