1
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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finite
glaring
promote
preclude
Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."
2Solace most nearly means:
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refurbish
comfort
scamper
lurid
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
3
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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commemorate
belated
futile
rescind
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
4
The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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methodical
elate
frugal
irritation
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."
5
Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
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prompt
stealth
extenuating
accentuate
Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."