The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
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Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
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melee
belated
inviolable
seriousness
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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
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Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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homage
meticulous
scamper
stern
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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
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The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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antidote
serenity
diffident
flourish
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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
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Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
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buffoonery
ecstasy
moderate
gargantuan
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The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."