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The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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Answer Correctly
raspy
procrastinate
cunning
collection
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."
2
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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limited
celebrated
incumbent
nurture
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
3
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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Answer Correctly
incumbent
pale
indecorous
precept
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
4
Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
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raucous
melodious
delay
fidelity
Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
5Penurious most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
straddle
anthology
frugal
induce
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."