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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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condone
grandiose
shorten
manifest
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
2
My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
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demeanor
entertain
incidental
eulogy
Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."
3
Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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classic
placebo
celebrated
prominence
Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
4Flagrant most nearly means:
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exalt
frugal
glaring
corroborate
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
5
Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
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anthology
delay
punctual
immoderate
Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."