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It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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delight
condone
civility
catastrophic
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
2
His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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cognition
combative
melee
aesthete
Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."
3
The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
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shimmering
exception
scapegoat
manifest
Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
4
The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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petty
grandiose
exalt
awe
Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
5
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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exasperation
indecorous
imply
refurbish
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."