1
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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elusive
exculpate
disdain
augment
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
2Incisive most nearly means:
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lenient
salvage
keen
intricate
Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."
3
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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patron
incidental
inauspicious
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
4
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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adversary
composed
cover
regurgitate
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
5
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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immoderate
foil
pale
conduit
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."