1
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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Answer Correctly
drab
mundane
pretentious
distortion
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
2Eulogy most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
homage
implement
eloquent
finite
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
3
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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Answer Correctly
serenity
deferment
stern
pageantry
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."
4
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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Answer Correctly
cushion
inflammatory
genial
induce
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
5
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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Answer Correctly
elusive
caustic
sociable
rail
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."