1
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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genial
corrupt
demean
grandiose
Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."
2
Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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derelict
start
advantageous
scapegoat
Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."
3Meticulous most nearly means:
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fastidious
ethical
equitable
eulogy
Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."
4
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
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apathetic
polarize
adorn
incidental
Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."
5
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
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renown
retroactive
stifle
supple
Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."