The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
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The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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complement
rancorous
flaw
immoderate
Solution
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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."
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The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
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repeated
induce
aesthete
inauspicious
Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
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Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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turpitude
systematic
abate
disconcert
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."
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Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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strict
obnoxious
prudent
surplus
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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."