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The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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flaunt
sensualism
grandiose
abate
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
2
Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
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Answer Correctly
condone
surfeit
redouble
equitable
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
3
The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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moderate
stifle
intricate
sparing
Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."
4
Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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disposition
flagrant
regurgitate
raspy
Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
5Flagrant most nearly means:
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raucous
deferment
absolve
glaring
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."