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Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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condone
refurbish
divide
gargantuan
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
2
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
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polarize
strict
rehash
preclude
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."
3
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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eulogy
accessible
pallid
prevent
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
4
"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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corroborate
parity
inscription
avian
Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
5
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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melodious
conduit
indecorous
deceit
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."