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Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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aerate
pantomime
repentant
renovate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
2Precept most nearly means:
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extant
repel
mundane
rule
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
3
Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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procrastinate
incidental
counterclaim
elusive
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."
4
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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kudos
derivative
revive
recrimination
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
5
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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appalling
condone
prevent
prune
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."