1
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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Answer Correctly
augment
pretentious
suspect
lenient
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
2Genial most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
pleasant
prune
rhapsody
archaic
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."
3
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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Answer Correctly
rule
archaic
anthology
melee
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
4
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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Answer Correctly
merciful
servile
moderate
benevolent
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
5
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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Answer Correctly
aerate
homage
intricate
archaic
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."