The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."
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The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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precept
garish
medium
egotist
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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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surplus
mind
appalling
avian
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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
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Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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futile
sociable
camaraderie
propitious
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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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
5Flagrant most nearly means:
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glaring
promote
surplus
appalling
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The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."