1
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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opportune
rehash
oblivious
renovate
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
2
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
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avian
frugal
gruff
retrograde
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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
3
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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pomp
iridescent
prevent
grandiose
Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
4
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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contrite
flaw
extol
combustion
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
5
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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Answer Correctly
pompous
ploy
revoke
oblivious
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."