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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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stealth
promote
hedonism
caustic
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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
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It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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delight
impenitent
turmoil
exception
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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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entangle
pantomime
accessible
frugal
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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
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The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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dulcet
clairvoyance
demean
supple
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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."