1
Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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corroborate
homage
repel
prune
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
2
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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gruff
camaraderie
celebrated
cushion
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
3
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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implausible
extenuating
pallid
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
4
Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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equitable
propitious
fragile
rail
Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
5
The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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cunning
anthology
corruption
meticulous
Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."