1
Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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Answer Correctly
dreadful
inflammatory
exalt
derelict
Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
2
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
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Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
waffle
insinuate
revoke
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
3
The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
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Answer Correctly
censure
egotist
artless
trove
Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
4Pomp most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
incongruous
pageantry
incisive
censure
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
5
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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Answer Correctly
corrupt
facade
methodical
extol
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."