The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."
2Rail most nearly means:
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upbraid
compulsion
abate
negate
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
3
The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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eulogy
commemorate
aggressive
duplicity
Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."
4
Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
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corrosive
awe
strict
preclude
Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."
5
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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deceit
grandiose
beneficial
periodic
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."