1
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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demean
condone
stealth
slavish
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
2
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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supple
negate
rescind
untenable
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
3
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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benefactor
arbitrate
compulsion
perception
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."
4
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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extenuating
condone
diffident
urge
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
5Meticulous most nearly means:
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incumbent
fastidious
parity
finite
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."