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"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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Answer Correctly
inscription
rancorous
melee
gruff
Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."
2
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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curtail
dubious
raucous
courtesy
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
3
Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
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Answer Correctly
cache
prudent
drub
raucous
Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
4Flourish most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
corrosive
prudent
brandish
civility
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
5
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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Answer Correctly
exculpate
corroborate
grandiose
finite
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."