1
Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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lenient
disdain
improbable
condone
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
2Buffer most nearly means:
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epistolary
manifest
cushion
lurid
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
3
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
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extol
exasperation
retrograde
prudent
Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
4
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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apathetic
demean
renown
pallid
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
5
Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
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finite
opportune
foster
futile
Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."