1
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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dulcet
foil
egotist
deferment
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
2Exalt most nearly means:
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epitaph
periodic
glorify
abate
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
3
They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
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facade
equitable
ecstatic
overjoyed
Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
4
Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
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cure
curtail
redouble
heinous
Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
5
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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perception
rule
distortion
surplus
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."