1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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insolence
prune
spew
opportune
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
2
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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stealth
scorn
eloquent
brandish
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."
3
The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
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extenuating
perception
deceit
appraise
Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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frugal
melee
revoke
periodic
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."
5Untenable most nearly means:
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baseless
inauspicious
archaic
pomp
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."