1
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61%
Answer Correctly
prudent
brandish
adorn
disconcert
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
2
Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70%
Answer Correctly
brandish
facade
inappropriate
rancorous
Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
3
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79%
Answer Correctly
pantomime
shorten
archaic
implement
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."
4
The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62%
Answer Correctly
awe
cunning
redouble
remedial
Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
5
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76%
Answer Correctly
highlight
diffident
antidote
derelict
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."