The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
2Punctual most nearly means:
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naive
repel
futile
prompt
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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
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The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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fidelity
bitter
manifest
corrosive
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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
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Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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celebrated
anthology
suspect
diffident
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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
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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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manifest
futile
pantomime
intensify
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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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."