1
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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rail
ramble
flourish
medium
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
2
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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homage
melee
immoderate
lenient
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
3Inauspicious most nearly means:
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prune
extenuating
ominous
clarity
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
4
Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
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mediate
celebrated
ecstasy
awe
Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
5
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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glorify
impenitent
incisive
immoderate
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."