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Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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pathos
disconcert
proximity
adorn
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
2Benevolent most nearly means:
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belated
flourish
exasperation
altruistic
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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
3
Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
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rehash
odious
comprehensible
brandish
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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
4
Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
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servile
derelict
foster
benevolent
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The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
5
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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egotist
corrupt
awe
lurid
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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."