1
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80%
Answer Correctly
ramble
polarize
pale
archaic
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
2
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77%
Answer Correctly
corrosive
lenient
diffident
excuse
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
3
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48%
Answer Correctly
accommodate
lenient
veneration
untenable
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
4
The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55%
Answer Correctly
salvage
refurbish
fastidious
condone
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."
5
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61%
Answer Correctly
epitaph
incisive
impartial
gargantuan
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."