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Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
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pantomime
curtail
periodic
frail
Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
2Embellish most nearly means:
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solace
eulogy
adorn
placebo
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
3
Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
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keen
conduit
heed
commemorate
Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."
4
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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corroborate
oblivious
camaraderie
pretentious
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
5
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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redouble
charade
serenity
demean
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."