The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pretentious
pantomime
rehash
appalling
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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
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The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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flaw
civility
beneficial
glorify
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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
4Lurid most nearly means:
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gruesome
gruff
stern
ramble
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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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
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The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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augment
humble
clairvoyance
mandate
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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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."