1
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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fickle
supple
nearness
inviolable
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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
2Surplus most nearly means:
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melodious
repel
rehash
surfeit
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
3
Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
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stern
straddle
dubious
inappropriate
Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."
4
The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
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celebrated
appalling
evasive
pantomime
Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
5
Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
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judicious
flaunt
rancorous
archetypal
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."