The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
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The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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lurid
appraise
exalt
humble
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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
3Brandish most nearly means:
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flourish
illuminate
dubious
pomp
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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."
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The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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trim
intricate
oblivious
onset
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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
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His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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derivative
rail
cognition
revoke
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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."