1
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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intricate
surfeit
impenitent
fickle
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."
2Facade most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
periodic
foil
mask
heed
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
3
Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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living
rehash
incumbent
flaunt
Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
4
The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
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furtiveness
gravity
belated
camaraderie
Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
5
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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pale
genial
buffoonery
demeanor
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."