1
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
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heinous
stealth
excuse
appalling
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."
2
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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ethical
incumbent
surly
grandiose
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
3
Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
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delay
awe
fraud
rail
Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
4
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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Answer Correctly
demean
genial
straddle
adorn
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
5Dubious most nearly means:
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belated
exalt
revoke
suspect
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."