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The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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opportune
nurture
sociability
flaunt
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
2
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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comparable
straddle
homage
commemorate
Solution
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."
3
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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flaw
rail
strict
promote
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
4
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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dupe
polarize
inflammatory
naive
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
5Rancorous most nearly means:
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bitter
mediate
comparable
surplus
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."