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Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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induce
clarity
baseless
straddle
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
2
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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liability
nurture
dreary
salvage
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
3
The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
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demean
condone
genial
serenity
Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
4
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
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deferment
curtail
entangle
retrograde
Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
5
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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fragile
reanimate
comparable
straddle
Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."