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The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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petty
methodical
combustion
prudent
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
2Recrimination most nearly means:
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flourish
counterclaim
proximity
clarity
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
3
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
belated
promote
advantageous
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
4
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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impenitent
appraise
pale
polarize
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
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The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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limited
avian
frugal
solace
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."