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Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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refurbish
facade
deferment
slavish
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."
2
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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ramble
intensify
frugal
colossal
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."
3
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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dubious
epitaph
suspect
preclude
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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
4
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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extenuating
limited
gravity
censure
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."
5
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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derivative
dubious
arbitrate
appraise
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."