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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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insinuate
rule
pantomime
composed
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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
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Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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placebo
facade
insolence
classic
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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
3Implausible most nearly means:
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stifle
untenable
improbable
naive
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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
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Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
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eulogy
lenient
elucidate
gargantuan
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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
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The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
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genial
discern
extenuating
pallid
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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."