1
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
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interminable
flaw
corrective
impartial
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
2
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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Answer Correctly
sociable
raspy
medium
awe
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
3Beneficial most nearly means:
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augment
advantageous
censure
accommodate
Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
4
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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Answer Correctly
honorable
solace
illuminate
straddle
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
5
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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dreary
commemorate
disdain
ethical
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."