The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
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Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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buffoonery
meticulous
distortion
strategem
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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
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The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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pomp
bird–like
pantomime
mundane
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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
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Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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excessive
pallid
abate
heed
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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
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The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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glorify
exalt
stifle
compulsion
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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."