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The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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pallid
dulcet
pathos
induce
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
2Corrosive most nearly means:
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camaraderie
caustic
genial
pantomime
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
3
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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grandiose
melodious
exasperation
antiquated
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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heinous
eulogy
frugal
diffident
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
5
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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eloquent
exculpate
stern
implausible
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."