1
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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awe
corroborate
assess
beneficial
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
2
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
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beat
censure
finite
facade
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."
3Opportune most nearly means:
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incumbent
opportune
incongruous
propitious
Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
4
Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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abate
refurbish
counterclaim
incisive
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
5
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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accessible
fickle
rowdy
censure
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."