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The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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derivative
mandate
complicated
pallid
Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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mundane
prominence
flourish
handicap
Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
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Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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insolence
dreadful
authoritarian
archaic
Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
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The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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epitaph
pomp
elusive
sociability
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
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After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
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discern
rescue
fidelity
extant
Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."