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Question 1

Word: Invective

Part of Speech: Noun

Answer 1

Definition: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
Sentence: Her invective towards the teacher made it clear that she was not a good student.

Question 2

Word: Ascertain

Part of Speech: Verb

Answer 2

Definition: To find (something) out for certain; make sure of
Sentence: Since I’m not a very good liar, most people usually find it easy to ascertain when I’m being dishonest.

Question 3

Word: Rapturous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 3

Definition: Characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
Sentence: The performance ended with rapturous applause from the audience.

Question 4

Word: Rapacious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 4

Definition: Aggressively greedy or grasping
Sentence: My rapacious neighbors have maxed out five different credit cards because they are always spending their money on so different things.

Question 5

Word: Unscrupulous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 5

Definition: Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Sentence: The unscrupulous ticket seller sold me fake tickets.

Question 6

Word: Gregarious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 6

Definition: (Of a person) fond of company; sociable
Sentence: Alisa is a very friendly person but you shouldn’t expect her to be gregarious today because she isn’t feeling well.

Question 7

Word: Candor

Part of Speech: Noun

Answer 7

Definition: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
Sentence: I find it hard to have conversations with people who lack candor because they cannot be open with me.

Question 8

Word: Colloquial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 8

Definition: (Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
Sentence: Since I am from a different country, I have a difficult time understanding the colloquial language in this country.
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Question 9

Word: Bemused

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 9

Definition: Puzzled, confused, or bewildered
Sentence: Alisa looked bemused when trying to solve equations on her algebra homework.

Question 10

Word: Irrepressible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 10

Definition: Not able to be controlled or restrained
Sentence: Alisa’s laughter was irrepressible after hearing a super funny joke.