The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
2Brandish most nearly means:
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oblivious
facade
stern
flourish
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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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."
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Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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ploy
promote
igniting
clairvoyance
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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
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The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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renown
heed
entangle
beneficial
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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."
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The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
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turpitude
crafty
solace
exception
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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."