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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."
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They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
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finite
overjoyed
procrastinate
nurture
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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
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Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
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gruff
untouchable
abate
derivative
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The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
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Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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buffoonery
disdain
urge
demean
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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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
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Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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baseless
foil
pretentious
moderate
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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."