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Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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gravity
derivative
upbraid
archaic
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
2
Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
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supple
exasperation
egotist
odious
Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
3
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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proximity
slavish
flaw
induce
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
4
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
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accentuate
foil
elate
veneration
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
5Precept most nearly means:
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rule
fragile
augment
deferment
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."