1
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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Answer Correctly
opponent
illuminate
awe
equitable
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
2
Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
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embroil
equitable
prune
conduit
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."
3
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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Answer Correctly
nearness
illuminate
disconcert
preclude
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
4
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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incidental
regale
raucous
surly
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
5Ploy most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
strategem
manifest
colossal
prudent
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."