The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
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The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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timid
polarize
implausible
buffer
Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."
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The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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genial
gravity
heinous
contortion
Solution
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."
4Rail most nearly means:
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upbraid
implement
methodical
proximity
Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."
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The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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elate
clarity
objectionable
compulsion
Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."