1
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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epistolary
incidental
renown
repel
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
2
The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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Answer Correctly
catastrophic
solace
repel
commonplace
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
3
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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Answer Correctly
extol
pathos
garish
trim
Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
4Eulogy most nearly means:
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manifest
garish
inviolable
homage
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
5
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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inflammatory
nurture
immoderate
frugal
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."