1
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
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Answer Correctly
comprehensible
civility
strict
refurbish
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
2
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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Answer Correctly
comprehensible
strict
derelict
opportune
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
3Meticulous most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
facade
repel
extol
fastidious
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."
4
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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Answer Correctly
limited
corrective
extol
rail
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
5
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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Answer Correctly
lurid
hedonism
sensualism
raucous
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."