1
Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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nurture
postponement
prudent
grandiose
Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
2
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55%
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ethical
disdain
pageantry
accommodate
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
3
Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
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drab
connoisseur
prudent
melee
Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
4
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61%
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exception
impartial
scamper
lenient
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
5
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57%
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apathetic
complement
futile
pomp
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."