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Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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strategem
onset
implement
entangle
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
2
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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oblivious
punctual
salvage
antiquated
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."
3
Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
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odious
inflammatory
pathos
immoderate
Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4Euphoria most nearly means:
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diffident
parity
elation
abate
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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
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Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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accentuate
rehash
comfort
egotist
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."