The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."
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Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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oblivious
extant
divide
stealth
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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."
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The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
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plaudits
beat
revoke
apathetic
Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."
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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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condone
recrimination
duplicity
corrupt
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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
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All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
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disdain
execute
appraise
fickle
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The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."