1
My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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avian
demeanor
negate
vulgar
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
2Stifle most nearly means:
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archetypal
repel
surplus
suppress
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
3
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
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beat
curtail
melee
iridescent
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
4
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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Answer Correctly
shorten
beneficial
genial
extol
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
5
"Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
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archaic
review
derelict
awe
Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."