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Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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insolence
elate
grandiose
divide
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
2
Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
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obnoxious
frail
elate
clarity
Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."
3
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80%
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authoritarian
pretentious
rescind
mandate
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."
4
The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
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clairvoyance
deceit
archaic
stifle
Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."
5
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54%
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preclude
plaudits
catastrophic
anomaly
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."