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Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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imply
archetypal
regale
pomp
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."
2
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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opportune
brawl
insolence
epistolary
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
3
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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facade
intricate
grandiose
gruesome
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
4
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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insinuate
sameness
euphoria
pantomime
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
5Ploy most nearly means:
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servile
aesthete
strategem
opportune
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."