1
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53%
Answer Correctly
dulcet
parity
manifest
refurbish
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
2
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56%
Answer Correctly
dupe
extenuating
archaic
servile
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
3
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70%
Answer Correctly
buffer
trim
finite
flourish
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
4
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80%
Answer Correctly
deferment
unscrupulous
pale
comparable
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
5Surplus most nearly means:
62%
Answer Correctly
elate
surfeit
derelict
stern
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."