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The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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onset
fastidious
fraud
absolve
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
2
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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blame
anthology
aesthete
inviolable
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
3
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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finite
accessible
exalt
highlight
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
4
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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punctual
appraise
jocularity
salvage
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."
5
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67%
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augment
scapegoat
oblilgatory
discern
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."