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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
2Drub most nearly means:
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beat
drub
censure
drab
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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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eulogy
cunning
antidote
suppress
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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
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The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
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solace
heinous
archetypal
admired
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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."
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The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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impenitent
sparing
exception
raspy
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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."