The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
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The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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rancorous
peace
rail
deferment
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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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."
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Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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obnoxious
refurbish
impassive
periodic
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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
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Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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induce
curtail
seditious
embellish
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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
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The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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facade
moderate
defect
discern
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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."