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"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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conduit
garish
interminable
mind
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
2
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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nearness
commemorate
grandiose
archaic
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."
3
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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accentuate
medium
penurious
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."
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Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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naive
induce
appalling
handicap
Solution
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."
5
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66%
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proximity
homage
civility
placebo
Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."