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The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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compulsion
written
induce
foil
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
2Aesthete most nearly means:
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demeanor
drub
connoisseur
turpitude
Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
3
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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dulcet
grandiose
flaunt
mundane
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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obdurate
supple
demeanor
drub
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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
5
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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induce
exculpate
redouble
catastrophic
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."