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After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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buffer
melee
gigantic
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
2
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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humble
promote
liability
combative
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
3Indecorous most nearly means:
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vulgar
defiant
drab
implement
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
4
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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gargantuan
accessible
colossal
collection
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
5
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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buffer
nearness
illuminate
sociable
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."