1
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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Answer Correctly
insinuate
induce
prevent
corroborate
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
2
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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Answer Correctly
flaunt
drab
gruff
glorify
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
3Disdain most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
scorn
flaunt
belated
prune
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."
4
The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
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Answer Correctly
ceaseless
liability
penurious
gruff
Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
5
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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Answer Correctly
obnoxious
elusive
excessive
stern
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."