1
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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inauspicious
incite
facade
lurid
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."
2
The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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grandiose
insolence
scamper
petty
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
3Facade most nearly means:
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drab
egotist
gravity
mask
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
4
The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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disdain
aggressive
serenity
brandish
Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
5
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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comprehensible
insinuate
inflammatory
detect
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."