The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
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Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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derivative
buffoonery
opponent
pretentious
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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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
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"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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gruff
buffoonery
recrimination
review
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
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The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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curtail
pale
aerate
redouble
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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
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Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
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elate
salvage
sociable
divination
Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."