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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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flaw
caustic
melee
derelict
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
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The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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ecstatic
glaring
penurious
mundane
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
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His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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cognition
rail
extol
clarity
Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
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Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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straddle
banal
appalling
disconcert
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."