The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
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Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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reanimate
regurgitate
combustion
penurious
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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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awe
futile
intensify
egotist
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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
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Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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revive
indecorous
akin
extol
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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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grandiose
inviolable
entangle
caustic
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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."