The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."
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Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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melee
absolve
unnerve
rhapsody
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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."
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Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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periodic
stealth
kudos
advantageous
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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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
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The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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flaw
rail
contortion
censure
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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
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The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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distortion
compulsion
glorify
foil
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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."