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Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events. Using the example clue, the word pentathlon in this sentence means competition with two events competition with eight events competition with ten events competition with five events
competition with five events
100
Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong. Using the explanation clue, the word infallible in this sentence means never wrong mistaken wrong incorrect
never wrong
100
The mother was determined to prove her son’s innocence; the father was resolute as well. Using the comparison clue, the word resolute in this sentence means wavering determined not determined unsure
determined
100
Johnny was besotted in not checking the depth of the water before he jumped in, but it was a good thing that his father was wise and checked it first. Using the contrast clue, the word besotted in this sentence means decent unaware foolish incomplete
foolish
100
The wall looked freckled because it had been pummeled with snowballs. Using the example clue, the word pummeled in this sentence means:
beat up
200
A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes. Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means senior citizen man pilot detective
detective
200
The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing. Using the explanation clue, the word annihilated in this sentence means destroyed saved created constructed
destroyed
200
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means troubled or confused at ease calm relaxed
troubled or confused
200
Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to finish before dinner. Using the contrast clue, the word cursory in this sentence means insincere genuine valid actual
insincere
200
The retribution Juan received for his good deed came in the form of cash. Using the example clue, the word retribution in this sentence means:
consequence
300
Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru. Using the example clue, the word conquistadors in this sentence means geographers losers victims conquerors
conquerors
300
We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can. Using the explanation clue, the word putrid in this sentence means ample alive rotten appealing
rotten
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After being unable to get a good night’s sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn’t have the energy to get out of bed. Using the comparison clue, the word lethargic in this sentence means active bubbly exhausted lively
exhausted
300
I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly. Using the contrast clue, the word picturesque in this sentence means attractive large colorful soothing
attractive
300
After Old Grandma Suzie passed away, the Li family lamented their loss. Using the example clue, the word lamented in this sentence means:
mourned
400
The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education. Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means silliness thoughtlessness wisdom negligence
wisdom
400
The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen. Using the explanation clue, the word insidious in this sentence means strong loud clumsy sneaky
sneaky
400
The unsubstantial story was as if she were retelling a dream. Using the comparison clue, the word unsubstantial in this sentence means realistic true unreal
unreal
400
The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents. Using the contrast clue, the word omnipotent in this sentence means almighty or all powerful weak powerless
almighty or all powerful
400
The diplomats never gave up negotiating; consequently, they reached an accord. Using the example clue, the word accord in this sentence means:
agreement
500
The servant burnished the silver vase, rubbing hard to bring back the shine. Using the explanation clue, the word burnished in this sentence means polished pounded muted clouded
polished
500
The voters were so upset about the outcome of the election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to break it up. Using the explanation clue, the word skirmish in this sentence means fight sunshine hurricane creature
fight
500
The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. Using the comparison clue, the word languidly in this sentence means energetically quickly lazily actively
lazily
500
We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means gracious angry uninterested sleepy
uninterested
500
Because the reporter persistently questioned, he finally got some answers. Using the example clue, the word persistently in this sentence means:
repeatedly