The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
2Scapegoat most nearly means:
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pretense
dupe
appraise
exception
Solution
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
3
The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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combative
incumbent
pleasant
parity
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
4
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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banal
curtail
brandish
trove
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
5
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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obnoxious
condone
gargantuan
deceit
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."