The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
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The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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plaudits
incite
egotist
turpitude
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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."
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The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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genial
pretentious
flourish
incumbent
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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redouble
derivative
detect
polarize
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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archaic
caustic
flourish
insolence
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."