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The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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limited
stealth
impenitent
disconcert
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
2
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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lurid
baseless
epitaph
regurgitate
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
3
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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servile
combative
straddle
homage
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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frugal
camaraderie
appraise
pathos
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
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The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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ploy
flaw
complement
egotist
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."