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The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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derelict
fastidious
egotist
regale
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."
2
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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procrastinate
prominence
igniting
defiant
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
3Accentuate most nearly means:
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finite
flourish
highlight
insinuate
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
4
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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negate
penurious
mundane
suspect
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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frugal
awe
anthology
repel
Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."