The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
2Elate most nearly means:
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delight
abate
appalling
genial
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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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."
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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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gravity
deceit
scamper
appalling
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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
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The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
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embellish
artless
advantageous
celebrated
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The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."
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Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
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proximity
odious
duplicity
mediate
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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."