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After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
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disconcert
untenable
frugal
brawl
Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
2
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
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complement
diffident
euphoria
melee
Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."
3
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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pantomime
unnerve
inflammatory
interminable
Solution
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4Polarize most nearly means:
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parity
equitable
divide
moderate
Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
5
The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
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approachable
awe
polarize
melee
Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."