1
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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rail
raspy
rescind
civility
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
2Melodious most nearly means:
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dulcet
derelict
raspy
buffer
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
3
The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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heinous
oblivious
irritation
insolence
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."
4
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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incumbent
lenient
repentant
medium
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
5
The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
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drub
admired
serenity
incumbent
Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."