1
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71%
Answer Correctly
condone
raspy
gruesome
supple
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
2
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78%
Answer Correctly
corrective
impenitent
drab
bird–like
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
3
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82%
Answer Correctly
penurious
honorable
demeanor
corrosive
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
4
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66%
Answer Correctly
appalling
ominous
compulsion
inviolable
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
5Implausible most nearly means:
76%
Answer Correctly
mediate
archaic
improbable
awe
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."