1
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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upbraid
augment
implausible
inviolable
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
2
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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Answer Correctly
scorn
censure
compulsion
rail
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
3Genial most nearly means:
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solace
distortion
pleasant
melodious
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
4
The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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petty
pomp
brandish
beneficial
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
5
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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intensify
appraise
intricate
pantomime
Solution
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."