1
Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
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Answer Correctly
prompt
indecorous
catastrophic
discern
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
2Absolve most nearly means:
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sociable
exculpate
discern
incidental
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."
3
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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plaudits
antiquated
ploy
adversary
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
4
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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incite
disdain
naive
brandish
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
5
Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
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corrosive
aerate
oxygenate
egotist
Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."