The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
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Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
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inauspicious
mundane
frail
augment
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The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
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Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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prune
highlight
equitable
insinuate
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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
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The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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belated
heinous
complement
serenity
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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
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The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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extol
frugal
dreary
naive
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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."