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Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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rail
combative
homage
incumbent
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
2
After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
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authoritarian
buffer
promote
rescue
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
3Moderate most nearly means:
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medium
archaic
illuminate
scamper
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."
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"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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salvage
inflammatory
inscription
hedonism
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."
5
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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honorable
nurture
naive
belated
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."