1
The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
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Answer Correctly
repel
celebrated
facade
ceaseless
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
2
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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Answer Correctly
lenient
combative
glorify
compulsion
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
3
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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Answer Correctly
intensify
corrosive
aesthete
untenable
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
4
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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Answer Correctly
solace
indecorous
blame
demeanor
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
5Pretense most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
extenuating
cover
distortion
genial
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."