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The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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indecorous
promote
flourish
futile
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."
2
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82%
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distortion
nurture
buffoonery
imply
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
3
The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84%
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compulsion
implement
favorable
entangle
Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
4
"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70%
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mind
eulogy
buffer
inflammatory
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
5
The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59%
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awe
ploy
written
drub
Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."