1
The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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irritation
elate
gargantuan
brandish
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."
2Avian most nearly means:
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bird–like
exalt
fraud
surplus
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
3
The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
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comprehensible
rail
chaos
surplus
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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fidelity
defiant
frugal
polarize
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
5
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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intricate
humble
corrosive
stern
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."