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The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
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nearness
corroborate
awe
drub
Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
2
Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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anthology
inauspicious
akin
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."
3
As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74%
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straddle
censure
foil
intensify
Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."
4
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70%
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gargantuan
impudence
aerate
gravity
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
5
Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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revive
highlight
duplicity
rancorous
Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."