1
The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
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medium
apathetic
absolve
rhapsody
Solution
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."
2
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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combative
combustion
exculpate
archetypal
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
3Regale most nearly means:
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abate
interminable
entertain
gruff
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
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Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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diffident
comfort
naive
archaic
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."
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The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
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supple
favorable
promote
corrosive
Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."