1
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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lenient
flaunt
spew
disdain
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
2Insolence most nearly means:
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pretentious
impudence
naive
rail
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
3
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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inviolable
repentant
accentuate
slavish
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
4
Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
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extenuating
melodious
command
condone
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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elate
intensify
liability
disconcert
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."