1
The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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mundane
composed
corrupt
salvage
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."
2Awe most nearly means:
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brandish
oblivious
mediate
veneration
Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."
3
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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indecorous
inviolable
sameness
prudent
Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
4
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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distortion
egotist
promote
delight
Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
5
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
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hedonism
incumbent
slavish
facade
Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."