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Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
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elucidate
raucous
naive
drab
Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."
2Ploy most nearly means:
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clairvoyance
exalt
strategem
punctual
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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."
3
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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revive
prune
peace
equitable
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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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
4
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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iridescent
incisive
condone
blame
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The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
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The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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drab
oblivious
duplicity
limited
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."