The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."
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Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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kudos
pantomime
polarize
periodic
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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
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Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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recrimination
appraise
nurture
surly
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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
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The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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gargantuan
flagrant
perception
peace
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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."
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Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
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ramble
straddle
flourish
roam
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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."