1
The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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raucous
anomaly
avian
stifle
Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."
2
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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celebrated
gruesome
finite
naive
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
3
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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inauspicious
systematic
awe
entangle
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
4
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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comparable
genial
appalling
rule
Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."
5Punctual most nearly means:
78%
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inviolable
repentant
plaudits
prompt
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."