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Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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gargantuan
repel
seditious
melee
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."
2
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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untenable
implement
lurid
courtesy
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."
3
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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slavish
conduit
retroactive
anthology
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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."
4
The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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clairvoyance
deferment
incumbent
petty
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
5
The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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manifest
augment
abate
obdurate
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."