The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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obdurate
drab
heed
ploy
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
3Derivative most nearly means:
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banal
advantageous
liability
belated
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
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Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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careless
facade
exception
diffident
Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
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Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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negate
diffident
futile
dupe
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."