Many of the man's claims were malarkey, as none of it could be proven true. Define malarkey.

Speech or writing created to mislead

The father cajoled his daughter by promising her a present. Define cajoled.

To persuade by flattery or bribery

His hooked nose often made people describe him as aquiline. Define aquiline.

Of or resembling an eagle or eagle's beak

She was magnanimous when it came to him, forgiving his mistakes. Define magnanimous.

Free from any resent or vengeful emotions

He proved the acid was caustic by pouring it over the man's hand. Define caustic.

Capable of destroying living tissue(s)

The group of friends was perfect for the murderer since they were so macabre. Define macabre.

Horrifying because of involvement with death

The decorum shown by the students was astounding; they never interrupted. Define decorum.

Dignified propriety of behavior

The gossamer often floated into her, getting stuck in her hair. Define gossamer.

A sticky cobweb that is usually seen in autumn

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Many of the man's claims were malarkey, as none of it could be proven true. Define malarkey.
Speech or writing created to mislead
A false statement
Poorly worded or thought out, often describing mistakes
A belief that has little to no proof to produce certainty
2
The father cajoled his daughter by promising her a present. Define cajoled.
To prevent one from acting out
To persuade by flattery or bribery
Secure one's approval or support
To steal one's love from another
3
His hooked nose often made people describe him as aquiline. Define aquiline.
Of or resembling an eagle or eagle's beak
To have excess cartilage on one's nose
Rude, not generous, or simply not wanting of others
Of, or relating to, living in water
4
She was magnanimous when it came to him, forgiving his mistakes. Define magnanimous.
Childish, foolish, or immature
To lack any sort of sense
Free from any resent or vengeful emotions
Loving or kind
5
He proved the acid was caustic by pouring it over the man's hand. Define caustic.
To fry to a crisp
To burn or reduce
To eat up
Capable of destroying living tissue(s)
6
She castigated her child when he kicked his grandmother. Define castigated.
To harm or publicly embarass
To punish in order to correct
To cry out or speak with a loud shout, often with anger
To strike one with an object
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The group of friends was perfect for the murderer since they were so macabre. Define macabre.
Making someone anxious or afraid
With no special or distinctive features
Frightening
Horrifying because of involvement with death
8
The three kings were often called a triumvirate. Define triumvirate.
Something that must be abolished
A group of men holding power
A dictatorship or tyranny of some sort
Of, or pertaining to destruction of inalienable rights
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The decorum shown by the students was astounding; they never interrupted. Define decorum.
Dignified propriety of behavior
Weariness from bodily or mental exertion
The state to be able to comply with or follow commands
Omission of any sound
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The gossamer often floated into her, getting stuck in her hair. Define gossamer.
A sticky cobweb that is usually seen in autumn
Glue, rubber, gum, or something of the sort
Any insect or small flying creature
A sticky substance, often made from lint

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