1
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84%
Answer Correctly
opponent
melodious
apathetic
liability
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
2
Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61%
Answer Correctly
epistolary
foil
embroil
obnoxious
Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
3Corrective most nearly means:
62%
Answer Correctly
remedial
augment
grandiose
aesthete
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
4
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76%
Answer Correctly
immoderate
archetypal
regurgitate
rule
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
5
The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77%
Answer Correctly
aerate
dash
pathos
obnoxious
Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."