1
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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drub
euphoria
flaunt
honorable
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
2
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
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immoderate
euphoria
execute
perception
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
3
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59%
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pompous
genial
rhapsody
absolve
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
4
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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defiant
catastrophic
rule
equitable
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."
5
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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preclude
assess
epistolary
curtail
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."