1
Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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buffoonery
strategem
drab
avian
Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
2Extol most nearly means:
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hedonism
finite
glorify
indecorous
Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
3
Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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procrastinate
liability
avian
akin
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."
4
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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turpitude
discern
ominous
supple
Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."
5
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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archaic
cushion
exalt
combative
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."