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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."
2Celebrated most nearly means:
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equitable
inauspicious
admired
mediate
Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."
3
The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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diffident
compulsion
hedonism
commonplace
Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."
4
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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trove
pompous
apathetic
ploy
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
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Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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mandate
distortion
prudent
dreadful
Solution
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."