The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
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Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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extant
naive
prudent
intelligle
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The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
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The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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exalt
glorify
aerate
gravity
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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
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The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
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procrastinate
beneficial
advance
incisive
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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
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The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
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fragile
crafty
servile
benefactor
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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."