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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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deceit
heinous
combative
benefactor
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
2
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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dreary
grandiose
stern
benefactor
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."
3
The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
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interminable
inflammatory
repentant
furtiveness
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."
4Rhapsody most nearly means:
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raucous
fidelity
ecstasy
placebo
Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."
5
Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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living
gruff
discern
awe
Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."