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Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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upbraid
pallid
appalling
surplus
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
2
The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
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Answer Correctly
fidelity
chaos
scamper
accessible
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
3
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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Answer Correctly
immoderate
rail
prominence
renovate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
4
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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Answer Correctly
homage
insolence
genial
grandiose
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
5
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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illuminate
sensualism
egotist
drab
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."