1
The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
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parity
repulse
moderate
preclude
Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."
2Stern most nearly means:
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implausible
clairvoyance
strict
stern
Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."
3
The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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nurture
gargantuan
contrite
rail
Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."
4
The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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demeanor
impudence
pomp
beneficial
Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."
5
The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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scapegoat
pale
inflammatory
incumbent
Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."