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Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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opportune
renovate
clairvoyance
ramble
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
2
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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fickle
fraud
medium
deferment
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
3
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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entangle
pallid
surfeit
hedonism
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
4
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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raucous
periodic
induce
contrite
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
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The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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elusive
bitter
heed
proximity
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."