1
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
aesthete
defect
elate
antidote
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."
2
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70%
Answer Correctly
aesthete
gruesome
incisive
frugal
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
3
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68%
Answer Correctly
manifest
sameness
commemorate
apathetic
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
4
Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81%
Answer Correctly
induce
precept
foster
inflammatory
Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
5
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66%
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retroactive
oblilgatory
salvage
egotist
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."