1
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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Answer Correctly
buffer
defiant
fidelity
detect
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
2Periodic most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
heinous
augment
embellish
repeated
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."
3
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
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Answer Correctly
diffident
mask
gargantuan
buffoonery
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."
4
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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Answer Correctly
implausible
adorn
diffident
punctual
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."
5
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49%
Answer Correctly
ploy
humble
impenitent
repel
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."