The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
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The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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gravity
dreary
dubious
corrosive
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
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Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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regale
elusive
accessible
intelligle
Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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apathetic
caustic
salvage
punctual
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."
5Proximity most nearly means:
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nearness
servile
revive
scapegoat
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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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."