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The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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parity
aggressive
rehash
raspy
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
2
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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surplus
immoderate
sensualism
gargantuan
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."
3Demean most nearly means:
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solace
deferment
humble
grandiose
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
4
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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ploy
moderate
insolence
glorify
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
5
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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prune
pallid
brandish
plaudits
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."