The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."
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The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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equitable
defect
scapegoat
naive
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
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Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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exalt
ominous
drub
retroactive
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
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Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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mundane
epitaph
defiant
akin
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
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The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
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surplus
admired
flagrant
mandate
Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."