1
The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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meticulous
condone
bird–like
indecorous
Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
2
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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slavish
illuminate
surplus
deferment
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
3
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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Answer Correctly
suspect
condone
exception
moderate
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
4
Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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awe
suppress
catastrophic
clarity
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
5
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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rail
illuminate
spew
surplus
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."