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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
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The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
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strict
garish
brandish
rail
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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
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The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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pale
benefactor
raucous
incumbent
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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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belated
insinuate
frugal
facade
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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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
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The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
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egotist
refurbish
disdain
artless
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The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."