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Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
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raucous
frail
demean
foil
Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
2
The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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entangle
impenitent
methodical
arbitrate
Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
3
The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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supple
benefactor
appraise
objectionable
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
4
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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nurture
pomp
ploy
oblilgatory
Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."
5
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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slavish
condone
eloquent
induce
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."