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The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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sensualism
scapegoat
rehash
combative
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
2
Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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redouble
start
promote
regurgitate
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
3
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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peace
flagrant
solace
mundane
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."
4
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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egotist
demean
belated
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
5
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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pantomime
comprehensible
compulsion
kudos
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."