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My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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pretentious
vulgar
adversary
turmoil
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
2
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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methodical
dulcet
nurture
grandiose
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
3Moderate most nearly means:
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medium
genial
fickle
trove
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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
4
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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exalt
unscrupulous
anomaly
promote
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
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The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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disdain
camaraderie
dubious
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."