1
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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epistolary
impudence
aesthete
exception
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."
2Impenitent most nearly means:
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obdurate
oblivious
duplicity
discern
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
3
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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igniting
egotist
exception
flourish
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
4
Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
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revoke
prune
excuse
lenient
Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
5
Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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propitious
rhapsody
advantageous
exalt
Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."