1
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38%
Answer Correctly
banal
gruff
pretense
demeanor
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
2
The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77%
Answer Correctly
dash
refurbish
conduit
derivative
Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
3Ramble most nearly means:
72%
Answer Correctly
roam
epitaph
finite
elate
Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
4
Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80%
Answer Correctly
refurbish
unscrupulous
futile
hopeless
Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
5
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
appraise
defect
disdain
finite
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."