1
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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fidelity
gaudy
flaunt
compulsion
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
2
The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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equitable
rhapsody
compassion
mundane
Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
3
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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sparing
adversary
raspy
dubious
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
4
"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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buffer
discern
periodic
review
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
5
Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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refurbish
gargantuan
sociable
living
Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."