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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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gravity
liability
corrupt
mandate
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."
2
Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76%
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entangle
ethical
improbable
drab
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."
3
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43%
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flaw
eulogy
clarity
waffle
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."
4
The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80%
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advance
antidote
inviolable
straddle
Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."
5
Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75%
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censure
deferment
elate
systematic
Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."