1
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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induce
antiquated
stifle
derelict
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
2
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60%
Answer Correctly
scorn
catastrophic
euphoria
naive
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."
3
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80%
Answer Correctly
promote
gravity
collection
catastrophic
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
4
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89%
Answer Correctly
heed
censure
renovate
polarize
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
5
The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92%
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flagrant
devastating
sociable
genial
Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."