Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found hersel...
Happy circumstance 0.0%
Puzzling predicament 100.0%
Easy decision 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Dan was a nice bloke, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize...
Gluttonous 0.0%
Quarrelsome; contentious 0.0%
Excessively talkative about trivial topics 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to p...
Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding 100.0%
Dull; tiresome 0.0%
Cacophonous 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. It would BEHOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who...
Be too much trouble to 0.0%
Be detrimental to 0.0%
Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around ...
Carefree; heedless 100.0%
Cruel; heartless 0.0%
Catastrophic 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to he...
Expression of disapproval or blame 100.0%
Expression of affection or love 0.0%
Expression of apology or regret 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANC...
Sentiment; emotion 0.0%
Agreement 0.0%
Outward appearance 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three famili...
Prevalent 100.0%
Unavoidable 0.0%
Saddening 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
Eliminate 0.0%
Aggravate; worsen 100.0%
Exhaust; drain of strength 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The community theatre troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no ...
Conundrum 0.0%
Spectacle; display 0.0%
Complete failure; breaking up 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any ...
Sycophants; servile followers 100.0%
Distant relatives 0.0%
Armoured knights 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective count...
Bad taste 0.0%
Deceitfulness; double-dealing 100.0%
Embezzlement 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she rec...
Clamorous; disorderly 0.0%
Gracious; kind 0.0%
Blunt or rude in manner of speech 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's...
Mercenary; venal 0.0%
Overly curious about the sexual behaviour of others 100.0%
Characterized by profound insight 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in st...
Downfall 0.0%
Omen; forerunner 100.0%
Unequivocal proof 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where ...
Purposely confuse 0.0%
Take a winding or indirect course 100.0%
Charm and delight 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top cl...
Deluge 100.0%
Dearth 0.0%
Hindrance 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of dece...
Rules for action or behaviour 100.0%
Vague ideas; abstractions 0.0%
Significance 0.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
Spoil 0.0%
Detract from; debase 0.0%
Fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality 100.0%
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the wee...
Force upon; palm off 100.0%
Take away; take off one's hands 0.0%
Keep for oneself 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the aff...
Pondered 100.0%
Worried 0.0%
Neglected 0.0%
Laughed 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
Disdainful 100.0%
Inspired by 0.0%
Disliked by 0.0%
Respectful 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
Influential 0.0%
Positive 0.0%
Hysterical 0.0%
Harmful 100.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. It seems we've reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
Favourable compromise 0.0%
Monetary amount 0.0%
Total agreement 0.0%
Stalemate 100.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
Intractable 0.0%
Willing to accept 100.0%
Impressed by 0.0%
Unhappy 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
Empathetic 100.0%
Dangerous 0.0%
Pathetic 0.0%
Sickening 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
Imprudent and unrefined 0.0%
Cheerful and clumsy 0.0%
Selfish and dissipated 0.0%
Charming and elegant 100.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
Violent behaviour 0.0%
Odorousness 0.0%
Laziness 100.0%
Disappearance 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
Erratic 0.0%
Apathetic 0.0%
Admirable 100.0%
Meticulous 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
Sage 0.0%
Shrivelled 100.0%
Creepy 0.0%
Jocular 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ADVERSE
Moody 0.0%
Poetic 0.0%
Favourable 100.0%
Twisted 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. AVARICE
State of good health 0.0%
Materialism 0.0%
Loneliness 0.0%
Generosity 100.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. INORDINATE
Reasonable 100.0%
On a waiting list 0.0%
Unprepared 0.0%
Immense 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ITINERANT
Permanent 100.0%
Flexible 0.0%
Transient 0.0%
Dissatisfied 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. LASSITUDE
Simplicity of speech 0.0%
Leniency 0.0%
Philanthropy 0.0%
Vigour 100.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. MITIGATE
Abate 0.0%
Conceal 0.0%
Intensify 100.0%
Allow 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. NONCHALANT
Courageous 0.0%
Unnerved 100.0%
Unperturbed 0.0%
Lethargic 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. PRETENTIOUS
Modest 100.0%
Understanding 0.0%
Uneasy 0.0%
Pleasant 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. REFUTE
Expose 0.0%
Support 100.0%
Garbage 0.0%
Safe place 0.0%
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. RILE
Placate 100.0%
Annoy 0.0%
Waste 0.0%
Construct 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
Sapid 0.0%
Irascible 100.0%
Jocund 0.0%
Incorrigible 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
Apologetic 0.0%
Parsimonious 0.0%
Obdurate 100.0%
Abdicated 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
Hermetic 0.0%
Foreseeable 0.0%
Sporadic 0.0%
Sectarian 100.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
Abject 0.0%
Agrarian 0.0%
Analogous 100.0%
Amalgam 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
Turbid 0.0%
Torpid 100.0%
Turgid 0.0%
Tepid 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
Labyrinthine 0.0%
Invidious 100.0%
Titillating 0.0%
Envious 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
Esoteric 100.0%
Eccentric 0.0%
Narcissistic 0.0%
Languid 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. A mass or crowd; multitude
Reprieve 0.0%
Malady 0.0%
Horde 100.0%
Indulgence 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary
Quiescence 0.0%
Theocracy 0.0%
Swindle 0.0%
Sinecure 100.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
Contumacy 0.0%
Defenestration 0.0%
Conversion 0.0%
Efficacy 100.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
Panache 100.0%
Voracious 0.0%
Resonance 0.0%
Cosmogony 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Local or provincial dialect
Invective 0.0%
Patois 100.0%
Neopaganism 0.0%
Polyarchy 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
Diminution 100.0%
Protraction 0.0%
Dissuade 0.0%
Dissolution 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
Enjoin 100.0%
Prevalent 0.0%
Dissonance 0.0%
Relegate 0.0%
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
Vituperative 0.0%
Litigant 0.0%
Fulminate 100.0%
Exhume 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
piqued 100.0%
peeked 0.0%
peaked 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviours from the test subjects.
illicit 0.0%
elicit 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair colour.
complimented 0.0%
complemented 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
palette 0.0%
pallet 0.0%
palate 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. That gruelling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.
meddle 0.0%
metal 0.0%
medal 0.0%
mettle 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
meet 0.0%
mete 100.0%
meat 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial pro...
straightened/straitened 0.0%
straitened/straightened 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.
imminent/eminent 0.0%
eminent/immanent 0.0%
immanent/imminent 0.0%
eminent/imminent 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. The skilful candidate's ____________ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how ...
illusive/elusive 100.0%
allusive/elusive 0.0%
elusive/allusive 0.0%
allusive/illusive 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by bot...
I/myself/myself 0.0%
I/me/I 0.0%
I/myself/I 0.0%
I/myself/me 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. I can _________ all the terms of the lease for the flat _________ the one about not allowing pets.
except/accept 0.0%
except/except 0.0%
accept/accept 0.0%
accept/except 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. It's a good thing you're so _________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds of forms t...
adapt/adapt 0.0%
adept/adopt 100.0%
adapt/adopt 0.0%
adopt/adept 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Mr Winthrop was dismayed to discover that his wilful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ th...
flouted/flouted 0.0%
flouted/flaunted 0.0%
flaunted/flouted 100.0%
flaunted/flaunted 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the che...
assure/ensure 100.0%
ensure/insure 0.0%
insure/assure 0.0%
ensure/assure 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they'd ________ the brick, but the foreman himself ha...
lay/lain/laid 0.0%
lie/laid/lain 100.0%
lie/lain/lain 0.0%
lay/laid/laid 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. If you insist on eating more candy floss _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don't come crying to ...
then/than 0.0%
than/then 100.0%
then/then 0.0%
than/than 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, ...
effect/affect 0.0%
affect/affect 0.0%
effect/effect 0.0%
affect/effect 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked towards me on the dark and __________ path.
tortious 0.0%
tortuous 100.0%
torturous 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
between 0.0%
amid 100.0%
among 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.
fictive 0.0%
fictional 0.0%
fictitious 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.
credulous 0.0%
creditable 100.0%
credible 0.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
distinctive 0.0%
distinguished 0.0%
distinguishable 100.0%
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The proposed after-school tutoring programme promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
innumerable 100.0%
enumerable 0.0%