1
Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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epistolary
prune
abate
careless
Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
2
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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Answer Correctly
mediate
stifle
gargantuan
glorify
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
3Garish most nearly means:
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preclude
gaudy
defiant
incisive
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
4
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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Answer Correctly
demeanor
obdurate
buffer
garish
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
5
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
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Answer Correctly
hedonism
aesthete
disconcert
waffle
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."