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The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
repentant
melodious
benevolent
Solution
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
2
Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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inviolable
heed
start
incidental
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
3Civility most nearly means:
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courtesy
augment
turmoil
heed
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
4
"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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extol
rail
review
camaraderie
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
5
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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epistolary
shorten
revoke
periodic
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."