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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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inviolable
deceit
fickle
dubious
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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."
2
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
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peace
colossal
pathos
rail
Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."
3
Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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combustion
implausible
celebrated
comfort
Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."
4
The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
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gravity
oblige
futile
turmoil
Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."
5
James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
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evident
redouble
ploy
accessible
Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."