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Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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nurture
melee
intricate
imply
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
2
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65%
Answer Correctly
induce
spew
civility
comprehensible
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."
3
The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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buffer
cushion
corrective
retroactive
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."
4
The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
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revoke
drub
equitable
repulse
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."
5
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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curtail
placebo
renown
comprehensible
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."