1
Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
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Answer Correctly
tardy
embellish
prune
pallid
Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
2Archaic most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
derivative
disdain
belated
antiquated
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
3
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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Answer Correctly
divide
iridescent
comprehensible
combative
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
4
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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Answer Correctly
nearness
meticulous
adversary
implement
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."
5
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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Answer Correctly
adorn
disdain
censure
salvage
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."