The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."
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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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mandate
intensify
stern
equitable
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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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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prune
refurbish
suppress
raucous
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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
4Clarity most nearly means:
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periodic
lucidity
heinous
elate
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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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regale
disconcert
shorten
ramble
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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."