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Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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revoke
scapegoat
adorn
discern
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
2
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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unscrupulous
anthology
baseless
appraise
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
3
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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antidote
opponent
penurious
archetypal
Solution
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
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The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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pompous
onset
salvage
prominence
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."
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Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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onset
exculpate
clarity
serenity
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The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."