The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
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The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
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pretentious
opportune
pallid
entangle
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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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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obdurate
composed
serenity
manifest
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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
4Promote most nearly means:
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exalt
advance
augment
unscrupulous
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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."
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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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hedonism
mundane
detect
repel
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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."