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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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buffoonery
incisive
obdurate
avian
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
2
The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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onset
indecorous
surplus
sociability
Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
3
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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futile
imply
rail
retroactive
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
4Methodical most nearly means:
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incisive
pretense
systematic
insinuate
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
5
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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accentuate
dulcet
indecorous
discern
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."