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Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
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Answer Correctly
methodical
parity
excuse
elusive
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."
2Foil most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
lenient
stealth
complement
pallid
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
3
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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Answer Correctly
commemorate
regale
redouble
timid
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
4
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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Answer Correctly
proximity
euphoria
caustic
compulsion
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
5
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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Answer Correctly
derelict
regale
catastrophic
ominous
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."