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"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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rancorous
review
pallid
appraise
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
2
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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colossal
gargantuan
glorify
civility
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
3Appraise most nearly means:
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assess
prudent
epistolary
trove
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
4
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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rail
jocularity
perception
plaudits
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."
5
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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accessible
patron
epitaph
fidelity
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."