The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."
2Moderate most nearly means:
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precept
medium
incidental
euphoria
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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
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The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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written
comprehensible
extenuating
derelict
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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."
4
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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courtesy
disconcert
trove
mandate
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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
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Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
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cache
fickle
extenuating
garish
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The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."