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Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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suspect
disdain
appraise
belated
Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
2Illuminate most nearly means:
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elucidate
redouble
embellish
untenable
Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."
3
The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
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impenitent
spew
induce
awe
Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."
4
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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eulogy
dupe
demeanor
appraise
Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."
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Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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shorten
parity
inflammatory
dubious
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."