The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
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The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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comparable
cunning
polarize
charade
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
3Induce most nearly means:
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exalt
retroactive
equitable
incite
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
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The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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recrimination
dulcet
pallid
flaunt
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."
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The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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accessible
fickle
composed
contortion
Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."