1
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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pageantry
condone
benefactor
retroactive
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
2Exalt most nearly means:
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exalt
garish
glorify
moderate
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
3
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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Answer Correctly
conduit
benevolent
trim
facade
Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
4
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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comprehensible
precept
prominence
baseless
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
5
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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meticulous
cover
retroactive
lurid
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."