The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
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Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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unnerve
heinous
surplus
mandate
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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
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The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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conduit
impudence
corrosive
elate
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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
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The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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archetypal
cushion
insinuate
extenuating
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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
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Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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beneficial
systematic
illuminate
pomp
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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."