The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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derivative
turmoil
detect
naive
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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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
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connoisseur
condone
repentant
rancorous
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The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pantomime
celebrated
pretentious
awe
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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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
5Insinuate most nearly means:
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imply
indecorous
eulogy
servile
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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."