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"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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review
epistolary
surplus
eloquent
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
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Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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exasperation
comfort
foil
colossal
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
3
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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awe
deferment
exasperation
dulcet
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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
4
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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indecorous
honorable
prominence
incisive
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
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The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
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pallid
beat
retroactive
duplicity
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."