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After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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implement
adversary
brawl
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
2
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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straddle
abate
divide
surplus
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
3
Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
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retroactive
ecstasy
fickle
opportune
Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
4
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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oblige
anthology
untenable
advantageous
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
5Epitaph most nearly means:
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drab
lenient
regurgitate
inscription
Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."