The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
2Flaunt most nearly means:
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sociable
induce
euphoria
parade
Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
3
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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moderate
slavish
punctual
redouble
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
4
Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
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euphoria
accentuate
pathos
oxygenate
Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
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The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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stealth
buffer
humble
incisive
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."