The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."
2Disconcert most nearly means:
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pathos
egotist
unnerve
ecstatic
Solution
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
3
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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glaring
raspy
redouble
intricate
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
4
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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liability
refurbish
ominous
aerate
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
5
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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camaraderie
negate
absolve
igniting
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."