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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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negate
duplicity
awe
suppress
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
2
The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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commonplace
inviolable
exalt
frugal
Solution
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
3
Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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proximity
drub
fickle
careless
Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
4
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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heed
liability
implement
rule
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
5Apathetic most nearly means:
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benefactor
impassive
condone
frugal
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."