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Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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counterclaim
ploy
exalt
elate
Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
2
The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
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ecstatic
unscrupulous
opportune
chaos
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
3
The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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collection
prominence
defiant
composed
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
4
My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
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disdain
entertain
raspy
defiant
Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."
5
Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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parity
dubious
classic
turmoil
Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."