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Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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iridescent
lurid
combative
banal
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."
2
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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dubious
incite
stern
flaw
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."
3Composed most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
serenity
futile
serene
recrimination
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
4
The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
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scamper
condone
iridescent
remedial
Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
5
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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benevolent
defiant
archaic
sensualism
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."