1
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49%
Answer Correctly
intricate
finite
fickle
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
2
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
servile
defect
composed
repel
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
3
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49%
Answer Correctly
eulogy
untenable
melodious
humble
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."
4
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77%
Answer Correctly
censure
regurgitate
merciful
induce
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
5
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70%
Answer Correctly
impenitent
incidental
heed
impudence
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."