1
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77%
Answer Correctly
deceit
clarity
eulogy
stifle
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
2
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64%
Answer Correctly
drub
preclude
ramble
arbitrate
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
3Placebo most nearly means:
67%
Answer Correctly
flagrant
sugar pill
heed
trove
Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
4
The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59%
Answer Correctly
flourish
extant
interminable
repentant
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
5
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79%
Answer Correctly
execute
dubious
combative
salvage
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."