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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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shorten
untenable
periodic
servile
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
2
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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proximity
recrimination
reanimate
aerate
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."
3Proximity most nearly means:
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lenient
elate
discern
nearness
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
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The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
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implement
refurbish
favorable
pantomime
Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
5
They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
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abate
overjoyed
hedonism
futile
Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."