The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
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The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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aggressive
derelict
intricate
rehash
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The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."
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Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
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parade
ploy
implausible
authoritarian
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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
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The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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diffident
fraud
cover
repentant
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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
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After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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scamper
demean
ramble
rescind
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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."