1
The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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euphoria
aerate
incite
repel
Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."
2
The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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corruption
naive
diffident
deferment
Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
3Buffer most nearly means:
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archaic
cushion
egotist
rehash
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
4
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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flaw
immoderate
reanimate
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
5
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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nearness
awe
heed
elate
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."