The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
2Drab most nearly means:
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dreary
ploy
methodical
fickle
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
3
Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
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elation
grandiose
exalt
oblivious
Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
4
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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ramble
placebo
gruesome
parity
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
5
Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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ploy
improbable
incongruous
rail
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."