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The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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impenitent
punctual
negate
compassion
Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
2
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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gruff
genial
delight
flaunt
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
3
Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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rhapsody
advantageous
frugal
intelligle
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
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The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
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obnoxious
impudent
solace
gravity
Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
5
His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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flourish
insolence
archetypal
cognition
Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."