The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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medium
extant
condone
combustion
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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
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Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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disposition
redouble
heed
mediate
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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
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The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
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elate
fickle
supple
ceaseless
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The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
5Plaudits most nearly means:
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kudos
derivative
comparable
embellish
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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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."