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The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
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exasperation
shimmering
illuminate
surplus
Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
2
The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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embellish
flourish
indecorous
punctual
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
3
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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salvage
strict
raspy
composed
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
4Embellish most nearly means:
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adorn
frugal
accentuate
sociable
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."
5
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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unnerve
stealth
cunning
beneficial
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."