The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
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The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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mitigating
moderate
incidental
foil
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
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The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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derelict
pale
discern
accessible
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
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"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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prevent
egotist
serenity
derelict
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
5Mundane most nearly means:
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commonplace
induce
oblivious
incidental
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."