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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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prudent
suppress
combustion
periodic
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
2
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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mandate
impassive
disconcert
flourish
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
3
The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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anthology
servile
foil
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
4Adversary most nearly means:
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repel
perception
opponent
redouble
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."
5
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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opportune
oblige
negate
commemorate
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."