1
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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appalling
colossal
combative
corrupt
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
2
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
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naive
buffer
scamper
urge
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."
3Prudent most nearly means:
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augment
iridescent
judicious
methodical
Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."
4
The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
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gargantuan
belated
furtiveness
censure
Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."
5
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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courtesy
proximity
mundane
placebo
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."