1
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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Answer Correctly
redouble
rhapsody
preclude
divide
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
2Incumbent most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
lurid
oblilgatory
aerate
buffer
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
3
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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Answer Correctly
distortion
drab
benefactor
intelligle
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
4
The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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Answer Correctly
flourish
adversary
genial
cunning
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
5
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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Answer Correctly
flagrant
excessive
implement
exception
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."