1
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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accommodate
hedonism
delight
exception
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
2Raspy most nearly means:
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curtail
aesthete
harsh
surplus
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
3
Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
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colossal
fidelity
buffoonery
loyalty
Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
4
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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defiant
finite
prevent
repentant
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
5
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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scapegoat
regurgitate
discern
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."