The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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gruff
caustic
cunning
equitable
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
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The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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benefactor
finite
dreary
belated
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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
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The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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absolve
cover
gravity
buffoonery
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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
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there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
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straddle
redouble
untenable
advantageous
Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."