1
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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apathetic
pomp
equitable
gaudy
Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
2
The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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drub
futile
procrastinate
sociability
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
3
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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perception
ecstatic
dulcet
illuminate
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
4Buffer most nearly means:
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repentant
proximity
elate
cushion
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
5
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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rescind
rail
adversary
elate
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."