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The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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periodic
eulogy
scorn
extant
Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."
2
Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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ramble
frugal
compulsion
appraise
Solution
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
3
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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induce
extenuating
systematic
revive
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."
4
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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pretentious
buffoonery
sensualism
raucous
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
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The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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defect
mediate
incidental
genial
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."