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The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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mitigating
regurgitate
facade
implausible
Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
2
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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finite
prudent
celebrated
oblige
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."
3
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
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onset
avian
demean
mask
Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
4Compulsion most nearly means:
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raspy
urge
servile
clairvoyance
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."
5
Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
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comprehensible
genial
igniting
precept
Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."