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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
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The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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surplus
fidelity
complement
naive
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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."
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Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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duplicity
dupe
turmoil
compulsion
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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
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Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
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entangle
hedonism
belated
seriousness
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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."
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Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
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celebrated
waffle
drub
corrosive
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The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."