1
"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
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Answer Correctly
stifle
elate
buffer
verify
Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
2
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91%
Answer Correctly
pallid
nearness
repentant
turpitude
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."
3
Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81%
Answer Correctly
augment
manifest
facade
foster
Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
4
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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Answer Correctly
stealth
medium
redouble
disconcert
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
5Mundane most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
commonplace
commemorate
stern
promote
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."