1
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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incumbent
impudence
ploy
clarity
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
2
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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ramble
procrastinate
drub
blame
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."
3
The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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Answer Correctly
foil
contortion
epistolary
pantomime
Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
4Derelict most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
destitute
insinuate
gruff
cunning
Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
5
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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Answer Correctly
insinuate
melodious
prevent
rhapsody
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."