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Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
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awe
benevolent
judicious
corrective
Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."
2Pomp most nearly means:
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pageantry
extant
inauspicious
foil
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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
3
Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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rowdy
mundane
manifest
pantomime
Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
4
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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combative
exasperation
frugal
adversary
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
5
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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absolve
raspy
kudos
prune
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."