1
Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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incumbent
divide
supple
insinuate
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."
2Awe most nearly means:
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insinuate
duplicity
induce
veneration
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
3
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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scorn
brandish
incidental
demean
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."
4
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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appraise
condone
ecstatic
slavish
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
5
The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
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epitaph
impartial
revoke
genial
Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."