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The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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brandish
incumbent
defiant
complicated
Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
2
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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turpitude
pallid
peace
elusive
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."
3
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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sociable
incisive
suspect
futile
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
4
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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placebo
surfeit
euphoria
demean
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
5Derivative most nearly means:
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aesthete
disconcert
rancorous
banal
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."