The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
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The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
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crafty
censure
drab
corrosive
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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
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Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
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inflammatory
foster
inauspicious
derivative
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The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
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The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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combative
unscrupulous
scorn
awe
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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
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Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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scapegoat
flaunt
kudos
deferment
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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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."