1
After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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eulogy
gigantic
censure
promote
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
2
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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inflammatory
strict
exalt
fragile
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
3
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
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rail
dubious
verify
repentant
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
4
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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periodic
comparable
cover
futile
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
5Redouble most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
naive
intensify
duplicity
pretense
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."