1
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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meticulous
catastrophic
jocularity
equitable
Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
2Preclude most nearly means:
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egotist
prevent
augment
brandish
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
3
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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supple
assess
colossal
revive
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
4
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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Answer Correctly
unnerve
indecorous
drab
mediate
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
5
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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oblivious
diffident
naive
imply
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."