1
Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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Answer Correctly
sociable
appraise
altruistic
garish
Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
2
Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
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Answer Correctly
neutralize
regale
adversary
preclude
Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
3Awe most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
demeanor
brandish
foil
veneration
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
4
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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Answer Correctly
induce
aerate
liability
honorable
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
5
After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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Answer Correctly
gigantic
flaw
naive
extol
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."