The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
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The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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accentuate
pathos
incidental
impudence
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."
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My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
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flaunt
drub
vulgar
condone
Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."
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Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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liability
flaw
drub
divide
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."
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The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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grandiose
mandate
retroactive
merciful
Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."