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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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anthology
abate
garish
corrupt
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."
2
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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antidote
repentant
ecstatic
gruesome
Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
3
Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81%
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tardy
polarize
mandate
foil
Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
4
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81%
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preclude
regurgitate
urge
flaunt
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."
5
Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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eulogy
lurid
postponement
aerate
Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."