The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."
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Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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appalling
appraise
highlight
rehash
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
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The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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methodical
corroborate
proximity
incite
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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mind
immoderate
antidote
discern
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
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Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
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incumbent
prompt
eulogy
mundane
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."