The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."
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The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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naive
egotist
contortion
rail
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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
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The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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repentant
irritation
penurious
corrosive
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
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Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
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solace
flaunt
elate
elation
Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
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The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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cover
unscrupulous
inauspicious
demean
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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."