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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pretentious
pathos
impenitent
demean
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
2Celebrated most nearly means:
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illuminate
pretense
archaic
admired
Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
3
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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perception
impassive
parity
exalt
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
4
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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intensify
augment
extant
egotist
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
5
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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Answer Correctly
absolve
disdain
trove
sameness
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."