The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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repentant
mind
refurbish
commemorate
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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
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The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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flagrant
awe
nurture
pompous
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The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
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After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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pallid
demeanor
rescind
trove
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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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incidental
absolve
frugal
pretentious
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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."