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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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mind
exalt
prudent
servile
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
2
The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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pantomime
fidelity
eloquent
complicated
Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."
3
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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straddle
repentant
sociable
complement
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
4
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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gaudy
ploy
serenity
apathetic
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
5
All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
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elusive
execute
untenable
euphoria
Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."