1
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
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strict
extol
unscrupulous
opportune
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."
2Advantageous most nearly means:
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ramble
favorable
awe
fickle
Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
3
The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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exalt
benefactor
fastidious
extol
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
4
Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
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solace
facade
rhapsody
connoisseur
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
5
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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surfeit
avian
ethical
perception
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."