1
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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oblige
plaudits
prudent
aerate
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
2Curtail most nearly means:
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liability
finite
shorten
heinous
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
3
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pretentious
catastrophic
condone
flaunt
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
4
The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
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opportune
parity
euphoria
pliant
Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
5
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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impudence
exalt
sociable
clarity
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."