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Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
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discern
belated
archaic
roam
Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
2
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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elate
patron
liability
nurture
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
3
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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servile
impenitent
honorable
incidental
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."
4
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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derivative
camaraderie
flaw
nearness
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
5
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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brawl
pathos
untenable
corroborate
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."