The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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surplus
turmoil
deceit
epitaph
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
3Extol most nearly means:
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frugal
pantomime
pretentious
glorify
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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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prudent
revive
obdurate
penurious
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."
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The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
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repel
sociable
caustic
regale
Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."