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Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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pantomime
flaw
assess
aesthete
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
2Frugal most nearly means:
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sparing
inviolable
serenity
promote
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
3
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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derivative
highlight
plaudits
clarity
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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scapegoat
avian
defect
derivative
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
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Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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camaraderie
appalling
lurid
jocularity
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."