The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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inauspicious
rule
inviolable
incongruous
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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
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Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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implausible
elusive
drub
propitious
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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."
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Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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liability
surly
censure
anthology
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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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
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The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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drab
iridescent
pathos
pleasant
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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."