The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."
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The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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heinous
gruesome
eulogy
genial
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
3
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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surfeit
scamper
lenient
regurgitate
Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
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The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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impudence
regale
gargantuan
epitaph
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."
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The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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methodical
appraise
exalt
objectionable
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."