The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."
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Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
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embroil
stifle
retroactive
stealth
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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."
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The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
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contortion
epitaph
exasperation
promote
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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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."
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Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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derivative
dupe
appraise
derelict
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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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dreadful
composed
pomp
entangle
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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."