The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
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Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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incumbent
gargantuan
impassive
grandiose
Solution
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."
3Stern most nearly means:
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inauspicious
opportune
pantomime
strict
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
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Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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dubious
rail
surly
pomp
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."
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After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
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harsh
mediate
grandiose
extenuating
Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."