1
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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extol
combative
refurbish
upbraid
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
2
Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
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mandate
abate
accommodate
cure
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
3
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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clarity
surfeit
iridescent
absolve
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."
4
Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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elusive
moderate
living
rail
Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
5Implausible most nearly means:
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demeanor
flaunt
improbable
incidental
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."