The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."
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Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
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plaudits
elation
lenient
epistolary
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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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proximity
celebrated
suppress
mandate
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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
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They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
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illuminate
oblivious
overjoyed
placebo
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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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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plaudits
pallid
detect
nurture
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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."