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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
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Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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celebrated
fickle
condone
propitious
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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
3Impenitent most nearly means:
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obdurate
clairvoyance
solace
appraise
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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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
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After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
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hedonism
harsh
prudent
methodical
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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
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The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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conduit
antidote
cushion
comparable
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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."