1
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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awe
collection
disdain
incumbent
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
2Raspy most nearly means:
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corroborate
epistolary
harsh
pomp
Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
3
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
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comparable
archaic
veneration
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
4
Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
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corrosive
finite
genial
odious
Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."
5
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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demean
awe
drab
detect
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."