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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."
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Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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servile
unnerve
abate
gruff
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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disdain
melodious
corroborate
deceit
Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."
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The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
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trove
blame
colossal
avian
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
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Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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curtail
straddle
ecstatic
honorable
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."