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The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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lurid
flagrant
glorify
mundane
Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."
2Heed most nearly means:
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solace
mind
futile
corroborate
Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
3
Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
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tardy
drab
heinous
liability
Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."
4
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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peace
placebo
corroborate
buffer
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
5
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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accentuate
limited
surplus
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."