The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
2Pantomime most nearly means:
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charade
curtail
prudent
insolence
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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."
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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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avian
intensify
refurbish
mediate
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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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
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The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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defect
ecstatic
melodious
insinuate
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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."
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It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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flaunt
procrastinate
oblilgatory
melee
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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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."