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The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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sensualism
gruff
awe
naive
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."
2
The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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deceit
opportune
regale
placebo
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."
3
The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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stifle
straddle
equitable
charade
Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."
4Catastrophic most nearly means:
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devastating
untenable
abate
gravity
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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
5
Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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excessive
demeanor
brandish
genial
Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."