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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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absolve
prune
scapegoat
detect
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
2Extenuating most nearly means:
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mitigating
inauspicious
oblivious
straddle
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
3
Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
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eulogy
distortion
blowhard
facade
Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."
4
The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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redouble
liability
compassion
prune
Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", 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."
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Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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antidote
gruff
stealth
exculpate
Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."