1
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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interminable
refurbish
highlight
censure
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."
2
Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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redouble
untenable
implausible
patron
Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
3
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82%
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extenuating
ethical
adversary
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."
4
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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illuminate
accentuate
incisive
spew
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."
5
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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stifle
foil
renown
parity
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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."