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The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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cushion
absolve
melee
trove
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."
2
The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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sociability
lenient
heinous
hedonism
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."
3
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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combative
ecstatic
embellish
homage
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
4
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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rowdy
servile
aesthete
benefactor
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."
5
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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lurid
avian
baseless
drub
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."