1
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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unnerve
pretense
mundane
archaic
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."
2Incisive most nearly means:
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punctual
keen
frugal
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
3
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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inflammatory
antiquated
accessible
pallid
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4
Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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disdain
prominence
hopeless
untenable
Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
5
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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extenuating
gravity
cover
regale
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."