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The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
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rail
admired
adversary
induce
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
2
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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condone
divide
adversary
eulogy
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."
3
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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compulsion
colossal
strict
proximity
Solution
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
4
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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prevent
promote
foil
equitable
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
5
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pretentious
avian
insolence
frugal
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."