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Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
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benefactor
melodious
command
distortion
Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."
2
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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detect
rail
scamper
opportune
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
3
My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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facade
accommodate
vulgar
archaic
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
4
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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parity
euphoria
defect
clairvoyance
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."
5
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56%
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pretentious
pomp
comparable
eulogy
Solution
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."