The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
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Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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camaraderie
conduit
raucous
living
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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
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The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
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embellish
lurid
repeated
antidote
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The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
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The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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genial
demean
mitigating
discern
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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
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Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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prominence
clarity
embellish
honorable
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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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."