The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
2Raspy most nearly means:
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naive
promote
harsh
ethical
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
3
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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inflammatory
pallid
pretentious
gravity
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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genial
finite
highlight
foil
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
5
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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impudence
manifest
perception
incongruous
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."