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Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
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Answer Correctly
apathetic
accommodate
roam
flourish
Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
2
The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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Answer Correctly
negate
refurbish
glorify
egotist
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
3
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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incite
discern
combustion
lurid
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
4
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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stifle
foil
oblilgatory
grandiose
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
5
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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Answer Correctly
impenitent
redouble
kudos
solace
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."