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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
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Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
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perception
eulogy
observe
augment
Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
3
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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penurious
colossal
detect
epistolary
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
4
The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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revoke
pleasant
corrective
proximity
Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."
5Brandish most nearly means:
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flourish
methodical
stern
pallid
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."