1
The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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mitigating
eulogy
revoke
lenient
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
2Composed most nearly means:
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serene
revive
brandish
diffident
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."
3
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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conduit
solace
melodious
jocularity
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
4
Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
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command
regale
conduit
disconcert
Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
5
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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raspy
diffident
imply
prudent
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."