1
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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civility
refurbish
charade
conduit
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."
2
Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
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aesthete
fickle
command
placebo
Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
3
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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stealth
extol
surly
authoritarian
Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
4
The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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drub
defiant
benefactor
erratic
Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
5Comparable most nearly means:
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rancorous
distortion
immoderate
akin
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."