The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
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Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
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epitaph
channel
disconcert
onset
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The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
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Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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pageantry
eulogy
pathos
frugal
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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
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The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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sparing
raspy
naive
comparable
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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
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The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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accessible
buffer
blame
cunning
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The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."