1
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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dubious
cover
cunning
negate
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
2Inflammatory most nearly means:
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lurid
implement
redouble
seditious
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."
3
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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fraud
diffident
prevent
disdain
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
4
The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
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prune
shimmering
extant
parity
Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
5
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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straddle
regale
excessive
buffoonery
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."