1
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62%
Answer Correctly
appalling
flagrant
turmoil
surfeit
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
2
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86%
Answer Correctly
ethical
defect
duplicity
polarize
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
3
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77%
Answer Correctly
nurture
prevent
regale
solace
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
4
Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87%
Answer Correctly
frail
rancorous
egotist
compulsion
Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
5
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60%
Answer Correctly
retroactive
exculpate
drub
ploy
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."