1
"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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inscription
repentant
demean
stifle
Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
2
Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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inflammatory
dreadful
flourish
accessible
Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
3
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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Answer Correctly
glorify
drub
hedonism
methodical
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
4
The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
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Answer Correctly
furtiveness
penurious
turmoil
frugal
Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
5Stern most nearly means:
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drub
rhapsody
strict
ploy
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."