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Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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strategem
onset
fickle
untenable
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
2
The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
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meticulous
periodic
exalt
enormous
Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
3Exception most nearly means:
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mediate
refurbish
flaunt
anomaly
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."
4
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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accommodate
slavish
abate
insinuate
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."
5
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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nurture
gravity
frugal
camaraderie
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."