The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."
2Promote most nearly means:
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stern
supple
benevolent
advance
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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."
3
The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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heinous
gravity
trim
incidental
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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
4
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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drab
ominous
garish
aesthete
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The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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grandiose
obdurate
discern
incidental
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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."