The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
2
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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inflammatory
garish
condone
intelligle
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
3Comparable most nearly means:
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prune
akin
heed
clairvoyance
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
4
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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insinuate
medium
heinous
pretense
Solution
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
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The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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scapegoat
illuminate
lenient
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."