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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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raucous
repentant
rule
facade
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
2
Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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camaraderie
turmoil
rhapsody
counterclaim
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
3
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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catastrophic
ominous
commemorate
onset
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
4
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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fragile
lurid
demeanor
opponent
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
5Turpitude most nearly means:
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rehash
adversary
corruption
stern
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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."