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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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anthology
insinuate
rule
drub
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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
2
The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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procrastinate
ecstatic
fastidious
trove
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."
3
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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insinuate
drub
arbitrate
compulsion
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
4
The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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extenuating
euphoria
entangle
bitter
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
5
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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rancorous
pompous
exalt
brandish
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."