The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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advantageous
flourish
lurid
detect
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
3
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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procrastinate
promote
glaring
negate
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."
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The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
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chaos
servile
raspy
composed
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
5Flaw most nearly means:
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indecorous
flagrant
defect
heinous
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."