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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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demean
incisive
camaraderie
intensify
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."
2
Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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baseless
refurbish
defiant
trove
Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."
3
Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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serene
nurture
clarity
placebo
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
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The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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benefactor
penurious
drub
flourish
Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
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Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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epistolary
honorable
ramble
lurid
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."