The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."
2Aerate most nearly means:
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heinous
advantageous
oxygenate
meticulous
Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
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Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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insinuate
jocularity
incisive
extol
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
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The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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humble
antidote
demean
raspy
Solution
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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demean
lurid
frugal
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."