1
It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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stealth
oblilgatory
naive
brandish
Solution
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
2
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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frugal
mundane
dulcet
entangle
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."
3
The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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epitaph
derivative
augment
fastidious
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
4
Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
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promote
parade
extol
methodical
Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
5Turmoil most nearly means:
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scamper
hedonism
chaos
mediate
Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."