1
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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extant
accommodate
prevent
prune
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
2Naive most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
fickle
hedonism
artless
opportune
Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
3
After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
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rhapsody
rescue
raspy
insolence
Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
4
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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precept
obnoxious
entangle
brandish
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
5
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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onset
apathetic
urge
celebrated
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."