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My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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obnoxious
vulgar
derivative
rail
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
2
Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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Answer Correctly
extant
conduit
placebo
comfort
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."
3
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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duplicity
eloquent
unnerve
punctual
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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."
4
The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
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Answer Correctly
repel
ceaseless
combative
placebo
Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
5
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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Answer Correctly
dupe
ramble
gruff
antidote
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."