1
Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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stifle
eloquent
derivative
classic
Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
2
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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ploy
precept
delight
nurture
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
3
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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surfeit
servile
preclude
combative
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
4Ethical most nearly means:
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equitable
honorable
periodic
appraise
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
5
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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intensify
egotist
fickle
curtail
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."