1
Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64%
Answer Correctly
accommodate
propitious
demean
disdain
Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."
2
The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66%
Answer Correctly
fickle
evasive
combative
stifle
Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
3
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60%
Answer Correctly
aerate
grandiose
anthology
pompous
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
4
The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54%
Answer Correctly
mitigating
egotist
incisive
raucous
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
5Extol most nearly means:
68%
Answer Correctly
abate
anthology
obnoxious
glorify
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."