The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
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The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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pomp
nearness
combustion
liability
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
3Stern most nearly means:
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pretense
pretentious
rancorous
strict
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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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corrupt
ploy
demeanor
penurious
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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
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After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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exalt
augment
indecorous
rescind
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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."