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The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
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awe
deceit
redouble
hedonism
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."
2
Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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euphoria
archaic
impassive
flourish
Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."
3
Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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incumbent
illuminate
shorten
straddle
Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."
4
In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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punctual
antiquated
avian
frugal
Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."
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The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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melee
irritation
buffoonery
avian
Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."