The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
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Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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garish
heinous
improbable
commemorate
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
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The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
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periodic
belated
onset
destitute
Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
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The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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exalt
comparable
medium
clairvoyance
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
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Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
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condone
naive
observe
demeanor
Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."