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Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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avian
archaic
fraud
excessive
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."
2
The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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hedonism
pretentious
futile
flaw
Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."
3
Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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exception
pomp
imply
supple
Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
4
Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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kudos
prune
drub
rehash
Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."
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Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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advantageous
sociable
opponent
antidote
Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."