1
The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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solace
nurture
catastrophic
aggressive
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."
2Obnoxious most nearly means:
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raspy
fickle
intricate
objectionable
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
3
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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glaring
mundane
incisive
embellish
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
4
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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peace
rancorous
buffer
drab
Solution
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
5
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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brandish
dulcet
promote
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."