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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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egotist
obnoxious
rule
scapegoat
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
2
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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defiant
oblilgatory
compulsion
corrosive
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
3Stealth most nearly means:
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moderate
refurbish
pathos
furtiveness
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
4
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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iridescent
exculpate
revive
composed
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
5
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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solace
charade
belated
awe
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."