1
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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unnerve
genial
compulsion
impenitent
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
2
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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heinous
comparable
detect
abate
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
3
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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nurture
stifle
gruesome
disconcert
Solution
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
4
Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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fidelity
living
repentant
discern
Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
5Salvage most nearly means:
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exception
supple
flaw
rescue
Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."