1
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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unnerve
gravity
implausible
hedonism
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."
2Ethical most nearly means:
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honorable
untenable
heed
illuminate
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
3
The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
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repeated
solace
mundane
pretentious
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
4
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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discern
foil
disdain
bird–like
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
5
The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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stifle
discern
rhapsody
contortion
Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."