1
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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insolence
defiant
complement
ramble
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
2
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pantomime
pretentious
incongruous
promote
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
3
After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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fickle
gigantic
clarity
retroactive
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
4
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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futile
buffer
igniting
naive
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
5Fraud most nearly means:
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deceit
censure
camaraderie
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."