1
The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
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oblivious
devastating
prudent
derivative
Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
2
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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clairvoyance
cunning
drub
anomaly
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
3Pomp most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
elate
onset
extol
pageantry
Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
4
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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awe
plaudits
liability
defect
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
5
Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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disposition
rhapsody
incisive
epitaph
Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."