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Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
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channel
civility
fragile
revoke
Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
2Embellish most nearly means:
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adorn
heed
meticulous
extenuating
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
3
Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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pallid
refurbish
serene
stern
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
4
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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archetypal
complement
refurbish
hedonism
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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incidental
composed
meticulous
frugal
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."