1
Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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corrosive
censure
polarize
counterclaim
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
2Periodic most nearly means:
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abate
repeated
methodical
accommodate
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
3
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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naive
extol
rhapsody
igniting
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
4
The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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raspy
frugal
written
stifle
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
5
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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finite
epistolary
perception
rowdy
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."