1
The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
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Answer Correctly
belated
trove
remedial
meticulous
Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."
2
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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Answer Correctly
fraud
facade
banal
turmoil
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
3Solace most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
prominence
appraise
comfort
incisive
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
4
Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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Answer Correctly
careless
catastrophic
precept
pallid
Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."
5
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78%
Answer Correctly
merciful
futile
camaraderie
insolence
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."