1
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70%
Answer Correctly
demean
colossal
trim
pantomime
Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
2
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71%
Answer Correctly
incite
corrosive
duplicity
camaraderie
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."
3
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72%
Answer Correctly
dreary
stifle
archetypal
eulogy
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."
4Genial most nearly means:
79%
Answer Correctly
pleasant
surplus
epitaph
stealth
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
5
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49%
Answer Correctly
raspy
mundane
contrite
interminable
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."