1
Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76%
Answer Correctly
regale
prune
colossal
improbable
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
2
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70%
Answer Correctly
ploy
gruesome
civility
disdain
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
3
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57%
Answer Correctly
opportune
antidote
supple
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
4
The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66%
Answer Correctly
evasive
gruff
supple
insolence
Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
5Corrective most nearly means:
62%
Answer Correctly
rhapsody
remedial
commemorate
flaunt
Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."