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The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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repel
demean
buffer
dreary
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."
2
Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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inflammatory
seditious
gravity
anthology
Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
3Redouble most nearly means:
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intensify
drub
stern
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
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Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
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inauspicious
celebrated
gruff
ecstasy
Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
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The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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demeanor
aerate
humble
sociable
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."