1
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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incisive
revoke
arbitrate
scamper
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."
2
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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adversary
celebrated
raucous
strategem
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
3
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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methodical
baseless
polarize
intricate
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
4Repel most nearly means:
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lenient
genial
archaic
repulse
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
5
Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
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serenity
diffident
lurid
embroil
Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."