The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", 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 awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."
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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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drab
deceit
fidelity
aerate
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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obdurate
inauspicious
scapegoat
revoke
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."
4Fickle most nearly means:
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erratic
foil
finite
combustion
Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."
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The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
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pomp
clarity
inviolable
anomaly
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The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."