The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
2Extol most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
glorify
dubious
exalt
buffoonery
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
3
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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Answer Correctly
rowdy
incumbent
disdain
deferment
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
4
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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Answer Correctly
appalling
brandish
buffer
dupe
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."
5
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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Answer Correctly
embellish
lurid
belated
renovate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."