1
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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Answer Correctly
highlight
condone
stealth
gravity
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
2Impenitent most nearly means:
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cunning
retroactive
eloquent
obdurate
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."
3
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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incite
disconcert
rhapsody
comparable
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
4
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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Answer Correctly
promote
pompous
antidote
duplicity
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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
5
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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Answer Correctly
colossal
equitable
upbraid
mediate
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."