The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
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It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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manifest
oblilgatory
stealth
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
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The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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aerate
inviolable
pleasant
punctual
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
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"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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regurgitate
prevent
clarity
ploy
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
5Manifest most nearly means:
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disconcert
interminable
evident
appraise
Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."