1
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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camaraderie
placebo
impudence
egotist
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
2Gargantuan most nearly means:
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foil
enormous
facade
disconcert
Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
3
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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prominence
banal
curtail
discern
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
4
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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surfeit
belated
combative
interminable
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
5
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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exalt
conduit
rowdy
ramble
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."