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The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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sociability
servile
combative
heed
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
2
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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impenitent
futile
untenable
pretentious
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
3
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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beneficial
corroborate
solace
excessive
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."
4
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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surplus
shorten
ploy
indecorous
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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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mind
serenity
combustion
aerate
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."