1
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
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iridescent
antidote
beat
turmoil
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
2Conduit most nearly means:
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channel
fragile
obnoxious
inviolable
Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
3
His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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placebo
ethical
cognition
exasperation
Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
4
The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
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archetypal
foil
derivative
cover
Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
5
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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awe
flagrant
inflammatory
caustic
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."