1
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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incumbent
stealth
sociable
oblilgatory
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."
2Repel most nearly means:
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repulse
abate
meticulous
regurgitate
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."
3
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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genial
naive
gravity
shorten
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
4
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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gruff
derelict
oblige
impenitent
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
5
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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timid
grandiose
indecorous
refurbish
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."