1
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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futile
revive
arbitrate
extenuating
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
2Accessible most nearly means:
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genial
approachable
eloquent
elate
Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
3
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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obnoxious
embellish
pale
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
4
Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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belated
frugal
pageantry
accessible
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
5
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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urge
rhapsody
lenient
censure
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."