1
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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Answer Correctly
equitable
seditious
supple
garish
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
2
Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
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Answer Correctly
observe
disdain
demeanor
raspy
Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
3
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49%
Answer Correctly
conduit
promote
extol
humble
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
4
Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71%
Answer Correctly
diffident
inappropriate
duplicity
surplus
Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
5
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74%
Answer Correctly
rancorous
pretentious
excessive
periodic
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."