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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."
2Penurious most nearly means:
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pretentious
demean
combustion
frugal
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
3
Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
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promote
stealth
turpitude
neutralize
Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."
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Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
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comprehensible
tardy
discern
incumbent
Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
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The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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perception
glaring
sociable
futile
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."