1
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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insolence
frugal
negate
benevolent
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
2Repel most nearly means:
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archetypal
repulse
redouble
derelict
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
3
The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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bitter
brandish
repel
obnoxious
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
4
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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illuminate
brawl
clairvoyance
benefactor
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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
5
Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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elate
ploy
discern
opponent
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."