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Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
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prompt
supple
authoritarian
cunning
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
2
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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embellish
surly
rehash
pantomime
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."
3
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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redouble
cunning
unnerve
augment
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
4
The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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retroactive
bitter
demeanor
incongruous
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."
5Futile most nearly means:
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salvage
equitable
hopeless
cunning
Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."