1
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77%
Answer Correctly
fickle
pretentious
beneficial
deceit
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
2
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81%
Answer Correctly
mandate
brawl
mundane
celebrated
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
3
The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56%
Answer Correctly
composed
rail
brandish
genial
Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
4
The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60%
Answer Correctly
promote
corruption
raspy
avian
Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
5Genial most nearly means:
79%
Answer Correctly
pleasant
beneficial
exception
promote
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."