1
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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celebrated
extant
pallid
bird–like
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
2
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82%
Answer Correctly
camaraderie
incongruous
garish
igniting
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."
3
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77%
Answer Correctly
prominence
merciful
heed
meticulous
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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
4
Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
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blowhard
composed
brandish
drab
Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
5
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70%
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disdain
aesthete
impudence
belated
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."