1
Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81%
Answer Correctly
implement
clarity
enhance
flaunt
Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
2
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58%
Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
advantageous
corroborate
slavish
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."
3
Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71%
Answer Correctly
lenient
inappropriate
lurid
mandate
Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
4
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49%
Answer Correctly
awe
glaring
diffident
negate
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."
5Repentant most nearly means:
49%
Answer Correctly
raspy
contrite
ethical
meticulous
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."