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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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rule
foil
awe
euphoria
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
2
Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
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precept
judicious
sociable
scapegoat
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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
3
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
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retrograde
camaraderie
oblivious
absolve
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The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."
4Opportune most nearly means:
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propitious
pretense
negate
conduit
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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."
5
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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strict
supple
gargantuan
equitable
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."