The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
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The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
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futile
naive
derelict
repulse
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
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The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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illuminate
finite
trim
obnoxious
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
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My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
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discern
exalt
entertain
foil
Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
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Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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exalt
akin
punctual
polarize
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."