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The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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fraud
spew
indecorous
equitable
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
2
Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
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opportune
judicious
beneficial
curtail
Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
3
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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disconcert
camaraderie
ramble
merciful
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
4Dubious most nearly means:
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servile
appraise
suspect
indecorous
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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foil
heed
shorten
impenitent
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."