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The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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incongruous
aesthete
fastidious
combative
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
2
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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indecorous
stifle
strategem
incumbent
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
3
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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incumbent
epitaph
drub
blame
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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
4
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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discern
parity
peace
finite
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
5Pathos most nearly means:
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comprehensible
periodic
repel
compassion
Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."