1
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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glorify
disconcert
comprehensible
mundane
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
2Eulogy most nearly means:
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serenity
untenable
futile
homage
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
3
Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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start
diffident
ploy
liability
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
4
The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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rehash
aesthete
camaraderie
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."
5
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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trim
disdain
foil
parity
Solution
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 parity is "equality.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."