1
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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Answer Correctly
embellish
extenuating
rhapsody
renown
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."
2
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55%
Answer Correctly
supple
combustion
pageantry
facade
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
3
The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71%
Answer Correctly
opportune
turpitude
untenable
crafty
Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
4
The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76%
Answer Correctly
ploy
camaraderie
sociability
drab
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
5
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68%
Answer Correctly
rail
divide
futile
apathetic
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."