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The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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nearness
exception
indecorous
accommodate
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
2
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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revoke
civility
distortion
cushion
Solution
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."
3
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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straddle
rancorous
systematic
onset
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
4
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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ecstatic
genial
extol
humble
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
5
The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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exasperation
fraud
flaw
complicated
Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."