1
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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patron
embellish
heed
refurbish
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
2
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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imply
authoritarian
placebo
scapegoat
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
3
Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
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insolence
inauspicious
delay
garish
Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
4
Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54%
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exalt
apathetic
akin
iridescent
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
5
"heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70%
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oblivious
punctual
refurbish
mind
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."