1
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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futile
frugal
distortion
clarity
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
2Flaunt most nearly means:
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implausible
parade
flourish
mandate
Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
3
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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brandish
condone
inauspicious
fraud
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."
4
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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flourish
cover
curtail
rhapsody
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
5
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
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lenient
celebrated
benefactor
excuse
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."